Spinning - Trying To Regain Perspective

[Wryn]

Hello there

I am also new to this group. I have been battling breast cancer since March of this year and had put all the emotional symptoms down to having the cancer. It was suggested by my oncologist that I share my feelings with the oncological pyschiatrist. I know that my dysfunctional childhood has been the cause of a lot of my issues and the disassociative behavior when I am under stress is my coping mechanism..I didn't realize that non-combative personnel could also be diagnosed w PTSD. In a way it's a relief. I hated living thinking I was just another one of "those emotional woman". I am glad to have found this group if only to gain insight to others as well as having a place where people "get it".

Let me apologize now for my lack of computer literacy. I will do my best to follow the punctuation and grammar rules. :)

 

[catjudo]

Wryn--
Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry to hear about your battle with breast cancer but do hope that your fight is going well.

Read as much here as you can and you will quickly see that there are many here who can relate to your feelings and symptoms. Post more as you feel comfortable.

 

[TLight]

I wish you all well with regards to the cancer. Technologies today are so successful.......but I'm sure the stress is adding to your symptoms.

We here can relate.

 

[BethRSA]

Hi Wryn! Welcome to the forum!:hello:

Glad that you found us. It's a great, caring, understanding and challenging forum. We do "get it", so feel free to share more when you're ready.

I'm glad that you're getting through breast cancer. You're a brave lady!

:Hug_emoticon: Beth

 

[tryintobreathe]

Wryn,

Welcome to the forum. I too thought PTSD was mainly due to combat but once I learned about it, it was a relief just like you said. It explained so many things!! This is a great place with lots of great people.

Jen

 

[ISupportHer]

I sure sounds like you have been through a lot. I hope you find a sense of belonging here as you find so many others with feelings similar to what you have endured.

Welcome

 

[suzie q]

Welcome and so glad you found the forum!!

This place has given me answers, hope, strength,peace...so many positive things. PTSD is rough and the other things you are facing are rough. Hope you find a serene place here to process your stresses. People are not judgmental or critical here, so I hope you continue to visit here.

Hugs and prayers...