Recently Diagnosed

[Heather V]

Hi,
I've been recently diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. I went through an experience where I was held hostage for three days and my life threatened. Everything was taken from me. It's difficult for me, so I take things moment by moment. I have big mood swings. Sometimes I wake up and am feeling sheer desparation and in tears. I usually pick up the phone and call family. I'm a divorced mom of one and ontop of all these home and motherly responsibilities-- this PTSD really stinks and it has affected everything, even my job performance. I am currently receiving care and mediciations, but need an additional outlet to express myself. A place where someone can hear and understand.

 

[catjudo]

Welcome, Heather V. I, too, am a single mom of one. It can be quite difficult to balance everything. You will find lots of people here who will understand what you're going through.

 

[Heather V]

Thank you. Once I think I have a good routine going I crash..

I've tried to simplify things in my personal life, but there is so much to do! ha ha!

 

[Froggie]

Oh my Heather V, what a horrible experience and being a single mom on top of all that ... welcome to the forum, you will surely get much support and friendship here. There are many articles which are very guiding. Most of us are also medicated and undergoing therapy as that is what helps us to deal with the symptoms so you are not alone in all this. There is even sections which helps to smile or even laugh ... believe me, some days I don't even want to think about ptsd and those sections really are helpful.

 

[Marie E.]

Welcome to the Forum Heather V!

 

[Heather V]

Thank you for the warm welcome! I look forward to reading the articles. Anything that will help and enlighten!

 

[anthony]

Welcome to the forum Heather.