So Glad I Found This Forum When I Did.

[Deleted member 20280]

Very briefly.

I went into flashback overload a few days ago and got really scared that I was heading for the same end game I ended up with this time last year. Total mental breakdown, suicidal ideation and eventual re-incarceration in the Psychiatric Hospital.

Well, I felt myself falling into the abyss I had become used to prior to finding this forum and thought to myself, I know I will take myself away and just mingle and watch the forum.

Very quickly I soon began to realise that unlike last time I went into mental overload, I was very quickly able to control my flashbacks and triggers just by being around you guys and girls on here.

Now, only 4 days later I am back to my 'yuck' normal boisterous out-going self...... :)

Thank-you forum people, you really do make a difference and made one heck of a difference for ME ..

XX Laurie

:hug: to anyone who wants one :)

 

[silkleaves]

:hug: for you too! (I finally just found all the smilies on here, so please bear with me :wacky: hehe!)

I was thinking the same thing myself here... I could feel myself falling, which led me to getting online to look for a community, and after reading, joining and now delving into this forum, already I feel like it has saved me from my usual way of dealing with things. I think a bit because, I stopped focusing so much on whats going on in my head, which always starts a snowball effect, and instead put that energy towards interacting with others and posting advice and encouragement.

I'm kind of blown away actually, with how comfortable I feel here and how warm everyone is. It really means a lot.

 

[Deleted member 20280]

@silkleaves thank-you and yes this forum really is a life saver :-)

 

[Go Hungry]

That's great. It's been a life-saver for me as well these past few days. Found it in the middle of a flashback/panic attack/freak out that lasted 6 hours. Really good to just know that I'm not a weirdo like I thought I was. I always thought it was just me who couldn't stand to be seen by others. Now I know that it's part of a greater condition. Which is tremendously comforting. This forum has already helped me out so much, by just having a place to vent when I can't vent to anyone else. :tup:

(also recently found all the smilies.. trying not to overdo it)

 

[Deleted member 20280]

:alien: just gotta love them emoticons :P

 

[Fadeaway]

:hug: I was in such a bad place when I found this forum. It may have very well saved my life. Just knowing I have a place to turn to is a sanity saver. Everyone here is so awesome!

 

[macbeth]

I have not been here very long but already I feel so at home here. I have to agree with all of you as well. I have been made to feels so welcome and people will stop by my profile page and leave messages to see how I am going. :hug::hug::hug:Lot s of hugs to you all.

 

[WillyKat]

Hugs back to you too. We can't overestimate how powerful is the knowledge that we're not alone.

 

[Notsowild]

I agree I love this forum. I was at that point were nobody understood me. I had no psychologist or psychiatrist. I found this place one night and it has truly been a life saver for me.
:hug:'s to everyone here.
And special thanks to Anthony and Nicolette

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I like this thread so much because it has been a lifesavor for me. People here have gotten me through some impossible times and it is great to talk to people that have walked in my shoes in their own journey and understand and there are so many resources of really great information.

 

[oursarah]

That's so good to hear.

I'm new, and that's exactly what I'm hoping to find here too.