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.
i dont know what im dealing with here none of the doctors want to sit down and explain what im going through so i wonder around aimlessly in my head just hoping for some kinda answers...but thats not really realistic is it? i dont know why i feel so distant all the time, i dont know why i regress to the age i was abused, my mind is there not here, i try to tell myself that im not in danger but i cant convince myself ya know? i dont know why i feel dissoriented all the time, the nightmares the panic attacks im a mess, and i feel like im unreparable.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I can really relate to what you say about the doctors and confusion and fear of being unrepairable. The not wanting to go on.
I'm here to be and find companions in a world where I can no longer "act normal".
Sounds like you have PTSD, and are having flashbacks, disassociation, anxiety/panic,nightmares...a big shebang of symptoms.
Meds can help calm the symptoms, you'll need a good Pdoc, hopefully one that deals with PTSD.
A good therapist as well, one that has dealt with SA Survivors and/or PTSD.
Going through the Journey to heal is rough, and can take a long time....but you have to take it slow, and not rush it...or you could sink deeper.
What you are feeling is normal symptoms for what you have been through. It comes back and haunts us in our adult years...It sucks, and turns our world upside down.
Your therapist should be teaching you some ways to help relieve your disassociation and anxiety for the time being, before digging into your abuse history too far.
Check out the resources in my journal!
You're not alone! Welcome!
Knowledge is power, and learning about PTSD can help you conquer it, or at least not feel so alone with it.
Hugs to you,
Wistala