Saying hello is always an excellent place to start.

Hello back at ya.

Hi there, Welcome. I can relate to your comment about not knowing you had PTSD. When I first started having difficulties with PTSD, I thought I had an anger management issue. I was always so angry and grumpy. The grumpy was likely from a lack of sleep and being hung over most days.

I do want to offer you some hope tonight. If you are prepared to put the work in, you can recover from this and you might even find that you are in a much better place than before. I will not lie, it is the hardest work I have ever done in my life, but I was worth the time and effort. You will fall a few times on your journey but use each fall as an opportunity to learn more about yourself, PTSD, and recovery. Brush yourself off, go easy on yourself and continue along when you are ready. You cannot rush down the road to recovery.

Also, find a hobby you enjoy and make your you have a go to for when you feeling low. Mine is photography and I have no idea what I would do without it. I have now turned it into a business. It is not a get rich thing for sure, but I enjoy it. When I am out with the camera, nothing else matters, the only thoughts I have are finding that next great shot. I notice everything. It is a great mindfulness practice thing.

One last thing, you got this. You can do this. Your life will improve.

Welcome to the board SC.... This is a good place to come filled with great people.... Big hug....xo

Thank you all so much everyone has been very nice here

Hello, welcome! I am new here, too. I was recently diagnosed with C-PTSD and am finally getting helpful treatment that tackles the underlying issues behind my anxiety and depression. I look forward to getting to know you! :)

I look forward to getting to know you as well. Welcome to you as well!

Welcome! Glad you joined us!

Hi, also brand new here. I don't know where to start either. My therapist suggested that joining a support group might help. Maybe I can try not to isolate and disassociate so much if I can see others are going through and feeling the same things as me. Anyway, here's hoping. Good to meet everyone.