Survivor Of Attempted Suicide

[Pauline]

Hi I am 22 years old and suffer from PTSD I live with a hole in my heart and no pulmonary artery and another aortic problem. My PTSD was caused by losing my memory at 16 years old when I could not breath for four to five hours afterwards I suffered severe amnesia.

I was able to remember my friends and family's faces but could not know how I knew them this went on for sometime everything was unfamiliar to me. A month ago march 18th 2015 I had my first suicide attempt, this shocked me and I survived my attempt. My extreme fear is losing my memory again and losing everyone I love around me I cannot bear this too happen to me.

I am sorry if this is the wrong place to post for to share personal stories but I really needed to tell someone wondering if anyone has been through something similar I have lived with this since I was a teenager and my heart condition is permanent, it is a fight every day for survival.

Michelle

 

[SeanCharles]

Hello and Welcome to the forum! Hopefully you can find friendly support here!

 

[ms spock]

I am so glad you survived your suicide attempt. Fear of losing something like your memory can be a big fear to deal with.

Do you have a therapist, psychologist or counsellor?

I hope that you keep hanging in there.
ms spock

 

[Tinyflame]

Hi @Pauline welcome to you. :hug: