Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

Find support with others who have gone through a traumatic experience. Whether you have chronic or acute PTSD, we are here for you.

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CiarAnn
CiarAnn

Hi I was diagnosed with PTSD yesterday due to a trauma that had happend to me. I'm finding it hard to sleep my legs never stop itching and I'm Terrified to keep living life, in fear of what of it happens again. 


Rizen
Rizen
Welcome. You can share or vent here if you need.
arfie
arfie
Welcome, Ciar. That fear of it happening again is a common PTSD symptom. It can lead to fearsome anxiety, hyper-vigilance and paranoia, among too many other things. The symptoms seem to be as unique as the individual experiencing them.

You are not alone. We are here for you, whenever, if ever, you are ready to open up.
CiarAnn
CiarAnn
I am in counciling and I have a mentor who is helping me through out this but it's still hard because no matter what they tell me to do as exercises to help me they don't work.
arfie
arfie
There is a whole lot of trial, error and practice in finding the exercises that work for the unique individual you are. Unfortunately, that practice is a necessary part of the search. The first trial seldom works for me. Like any tool, it takes practice to build skill in using it. Be patient with the process. Be gentle with yourself.

What have you tried so far?
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
HI and Welcome Ciar..... I'm glad you found us.... This is a great board with a lot of knowlegable people.... I'm sorry that you're hurting but glad you are getting help.... Big hug.....xo
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Welcome, Ciar. Glad you came to us so quickly after your diagnosis. It took me a long time to find this place, but I'm so glad--it's a healing place.

Funny, I posted about itching, too. Just went to a dermatologist about it yesterday. They think that mine's from kidney disease, though. Much support to you.
CiarAnn
CiarAnn
Thank you for your kind words I have so much fear and im hoping talking about it will help relieve me.
brokenlady47
brokenlady47
Hi Ciar and welcome:) yeh just keep talking and talking and talking til you get some relief we are here to listen and help. This is a safe group and we all know the nightmare of PTSD. Lots of us here to prop you up when you can't cope and absolutely no judgement whatsoever. Good job having a counselor and a mentor. It will work if you will work hun. As our learned friend Arfie has said practice practice practice what you learn and be very patient with yourself. The fear will never go away entirely but you can find ways to manage it. 'my fear is my only courage So I gotta push on through' thank you Mr Bob Marley :)
Welcome again and have a hug too!
Best
Manda xx
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