Sufferer Tired of feeling alone - people around me don’t understand

[Carlotta1234]

New to the group- have been suffering with PTSD for 9 years from 3 car accidents and an abusive emotional friendship for 5 years. Struggling as people around me don’t understand why I do what I do and it feels like I constantly get triggered and let my anxiety get the best of me. Looking for support and resources to help me.

Tired of feeling alone and judged

 

[Riley Jones]

New to the group- have been suffering with PTSD for 9 years from 3 car accidents and an abusive emotional friendship for 5 years. Struggling as people around me don’t understand why I do what I do and it feels like I constantly get triggered and let my anxiety get the best of me. Looking for support and resources to help me.

Tired of feeling alone and judged

Welcome to the group! I'm sorry to hear about the traumatic experiences you've been through and how it has affected your life for so long. It can be incredibly difficult when others who haven't experienced trauma don't fully understand the impact it has on our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

You've come to the right place to find support and resources. At myptsd.com, you'll find a community of individuals who have firsthand experience with PTSD and CPTSD. Connecting with others who have gone through similar experiences can be instrumental in feeling understood and less alone. The members here have a wealth of knowledge and understanding, and they're always ready to offer support and lend a listening ear when you need it.

While the journey of healing can be challenging, I would also encourage you to seek professional help if you haven't already. Trauma-focused therapy can provide valuable tools and techniques to manage your anxiety, navigate triggers, and develop coping strategies. A therapist can also help you explore and work through the emotions associated with your traumatic experiences.

At myptsd.com, you'll find various forums specific to different topics related to PTSD and CPTSD, such as coping with triggers, managing anxiety, and understanding the effects of trauma on relationships. Feel free to explore these forums and participate in discussions that resonate with your experiences. Sharing your own story and connecting with others can be therapeutic in itself.

Remember, you are not alone in your journey. There are people here who understand and empathize with what you're going through. Take it one step at a time, reach out for support when needed, and know that healing is possible.

 

[Sideways]

Welcome to the forum:)

There are folks here who will understand.

 

[arfie]

hello carlotta. welcome to the forum. you are most definitely not alone.

personally, i'm kinda grateful the people around me don't understand. ptsd is one of those experiences you can't understand unless you've lived with it and i solidly hope my friends and loved ones NEVER understand.

i would never wish this understanding on anyone, but i am eternally grateful for the therapy peers who DO understand. it takes a village to live a healthy life. it's good to have more than one door to knock on for the diverse needs of my life.

welcome aboard. i hope you find stabilizing companionship here.

 

[Carlotta1234]

hello carlotta. welcome to the forum. you are most definitely not alone.

personally, i'm kinda grateful the people around me don't understand. ptsd is one of those experiences you can't understand unless you've lived with it and i solidly hope my friends and loved ones NEVER understand.

i would never wish this understanding on anyone, but i am eternally grateful for the therapy peers who DO understand. it takes a village to live a healthy life. it's good to have more than one door to knock on for the diverse needs of my life.

welcome aboard. i hope you find stabilizing companionship here.

Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s hard at times when you feel like others can’t understand that you never mean to intentionally upset them or hurt them… but your fears and insecurities lead you astray.

I am hopeful this companionship provides me some support in these rough moments

 

[Freddyt]

Welcome @Carlotta1234 !

I am hopeful this companionship provides me some support in these rough moments

That's among the things we do. The community also helps you learn how to deal with the day to day stuff better too. The Social forum is fun when you have trouble connecting with people and give you a bit of a social life.

 

[arfie]

It’s hard at times when you feel like others can’t understand that you never mean to intentionally upset them or hurt them… but your fears and insecurities lead you astray.

it's hard at times, no matter what the ambient factors like effective support, etc. it is no joy ride on the best of days. hard it is, but it is eminently manageable.

even as a bumbling student, i find studying the higher art of making amends has aided in my recovery more than any other single tool i have tried. it helps on more levels than i can type. studies ongoing. . .

 

[Friday]

Welcome.

 

[ptsdjedi]

New to the group- have been suffering with PTSD for 9 years from 3 car accidents and an abusive emotional friendship for 5 years. Struggling as people around me don’t understand why I do what I do and it feels like I constantly get triggered and let my anxiety get the best of me. Looking for support and resources to help me.

Tired of feeling alone and judged

You're not alone anymore. I totally understand, I felt misunderstood and alone for many years until I was finally assessed for PTSD and was subsequently diagnosed. As a result, I received trauma-focused CBT, the treatment without a doubt saved my life. I hope you are able to access the treatment you need and can connect with more people who can understand what you have been living with. Sam