Recent Trauma

[altkid]

I haven't officially been diagnosed with PTSD but I have all the symptoms. I'm going through something currently that I'm finding horrific. I have no control over my situation and I can't get out of my situation. Basically my whole world as I see it has turned on it's head. I've been in this situation for months and I feel completely powerless. I feel as though everything is being blamed on me when I haven't done anything to deserve being in this situation whatsoever. My rights have been impeded on but I have no ability to stop what I'm going through. I really want to get help but I don't know how to go about it. It's hard for me to talk about what I'm going through. I'm sorry this is so vague. I guess I've come here for some kind of support and help for the issue that is currently taking over my whole life.

 

[BethRSA]

Sorry that you're going through such a terrible time.

You say that you can't get out of the situation, but if it's so bad, please try to think "outside of the box". Your health and safety (physically, mentally and emotionally) is important. You are worth it!

Maybe things will have to radically change--relationships, jobs, etc., but you need to decide for yourself when enough is enough.

We are here for you. Hang in there.
:Hug_emoticon: Beth

 

[tryintobreathe]

Altkid,

This is a good first step in seeking help. It is a safe place to talk as well....at least I think it is, and I am paranoia queen!

 

[altkid]

"Thinking outside the box" is a difficult process right now, there isn't much room to move. I think a radical change or some form of help will defnitely help me. Do you participate in therapy? Have you found that it has helped you? I guess this forum alone could count as therapy.

 

[BethRSA]

Altkid

Therapy has helped alot. This forum is GREAT :thumbs-up , but it's not a complete substitute for having a proper therapist that you can see and speak to.

From reading your other post, I see that you haven't been diagnosed with PTSD since you haven't been to a therapist. PLEASE do NOT just diagnose yourself. When someone knows what the problem is, then they can make a plan to help you.

Hang in there. We are here for you. We care. That's why I want you to get the help you need. You can feel better and live life (not just exist).

:Hug_emoticon: Beth

 

[shiraz]

Hi altkid,

Welcome to the forum. your post is indeed vague and I can understand being unable to give details ... so I have to ask: are you in any danger? If you are, then YOU must do something about that. You say your rights are being impeded .... there are laws to protect you ... I know that you are not feeling strong now, but you must act to protect yourself.

Feeling powerless is a desperate place to be, but we can only help if you speak up. Tell us what is happening so that we can help you.

((hugs))

 

[River65]

The hardest thing for me was to say WHAT is was that happened. I still haven't fully. But although your description was vague it feels current like it is happening now. If that is the case please talk to somebody.... if you don't know who on the outside, then maybe you could say here and someone would have some idea of where you can go for help. If you are now looking at past trauma, that can also feel very current and very urgent as I know. If that is the case then hopefully you are not in physical danger right now. But the emotional stuff can be really hard to handle. You need to reach out. If you are in a city there are probably lots of options that you could find with a little research. Smaller places are a little tougher.

I know the feeling of being lost, helpless, stuck with no room to breathe, no room to move. I was there recently. I was lucky and had previously gone to a rehab that also has trauma and ptsd clinics. I am fully involved with them now and also in individual counselling and my life has changed beyond recognition. I have so much hope. Please reach out.