Sufferer So I Thought I'd Try This Out

[Isak]

I found this site by coincidence, and thought I'd give it a shot. I was diagnosed with PTSD many years ago, and although I acknowledge it, I mostly suppress the fact. I realize that I need to sort this out now, because it's really a pest to my life.

I was a bit hestitant about posting here, as I can hardly even relate or begin to imagine some of the stories i've read on here the past hours. I was born to divorced parents and an incredibly dysfunctional family. I was never abused, but on the sideline of a family in an internal war. A messy custody war and teenage sisters with a "complex" relationship. You really can't explain it in words.

Post 9 years old my life was mostly peaceful, but riddled with anxieties.

I'm not here to sob though, i'm here to get past this. I'm happy I stumbled upon this site, as it's led to me properly acknowledging my PTSD instead of being in denial, and here goes my attempt of overcoming it. Hopefully I can do it with you guys.

 

[ladee]

Welcome @Isak ! Glad you found us.. No need to compare trauma, it is as individual as we are . Yes, some very hard things to read here. But one message runs thru out.. hope. And healing. And support.Well, more than one positive message. Healing is hard work. Now you won't be alone and we understand. Sending gentle welcome hugs if you accept. If you are not ready for hugs, just put them on a shelf and take one as needed.

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome to the forum! :)

 

[intothelight]

@Isak Welcome and I hope you find this site beneficial to your recovery.

 

[Deleted member 29920]

Welcome to the forum :hug:

 

[Deleted member 33052]

Isak, trauma is trauma. Sustained childhood trauma affects every aspect of your life, from the moment it starts until you die.

I think of PTSD as a gift. It's your body's attempt to clear out the toxins of the trauma that have been trapped inside you all this time. If you are willing to work with it, then as you peel back the layers of suffering, you will find yourself!

Welcome to the family!

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Welcome to the forums :hug: I hope this place helps you. It's very useful because of the bulk amount of people who feel similar and understand. There is a lot of advice and support to be found here :) I hope that this amazing community helps you as much as it helped me, reading all the similar stories, and learning a lot along the way. Hugs if you accept :hug: