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.
Hi there,
Why am I here, briefly
I have struggled with PTSD since I was a child and suffered trauma of a rape when I was 7. Then again at 17. Left pregnant by my first husband after 12 years... and later married a man with BPD who had three suicide attempts in two years. By this time I was in a hell of a mess!
My story is a sordid tale of struggles, confusion and poor decisions looking for acceptance.all fought off with confusion and the ignorance of my condition - I thought everyone was like me. It wasn't until I was growing up that I realised I reacted differently to others and didn't realise the consequences of my early abuse.
jeeez, we all have our stories eh. Im sure there are others on here whose stories are far worse than mine.
Well I am here to learn how to cope and react differently to situations.
I get the shakes quite badly most of the time and in my sleep., which can cause some issues with my husband! I get days when I cannot face the world and make excuses so I can hide away. Mostly my days are filled with anxiety and panic.
To me this is normal, its only recently I realised I can help myself by understanding and seeking support., also for my Co-Dependency issues too.
but I go on in my quest for peace!
Hi to everyone.
x
Why am I here, briefly
I have struggled with PTSD since I was a child and suffered trauma of a rape when I was 7. Then again at 17. Left pregnant by my first husband after 12 years... and later married a man with BPD who had three suicide attempts in two years. By this time I was in a hell of a mess!
My story is a sordid tale of struggles, confusion and poor decisions looking for acceptance.all fought off with confusion and the ignorance of my condition - I thought everyone was like me. It wasn't until I was growing up that I realised I reacted differently to others and didn't realise the consequences of my early abuse.
jeeez, we all have our stories eh. Im sure there are others on here whose stories are far worse than mine.
Well I am here to learn how to cope and react differently to situations.
I get the shakes quite badly most of the time and in my sleep., which can cause some issues with my husband! I get days when I cannot face the world and make excuses so I can hide away. Mostly my days are filled with anxiety and panic.
To me this is normal, its only recently I realised I can help myself by understanding and seeking support., also for my Co-Dependency issues too.
but I go on in my quest for peace!
Hi to everyone.
x
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I feel so dirty and used I was drunk and passed out at a party when I came around some guy was on top of me rapeing me he covered my mouth and told me to shut up afterwards he got up and got dressed and said I better not tell anyone I found my friend and reported that I had been raped after having medical checks and them getting DNA I've taken the morning after pill IAM just so depressed and...
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Upon his departure, he remarked, "I am in many people’s pockets; no one will believe you." Have you ever grappled with the silence that follows sexual assault, where the perceived impossibility of being believed necessitates self-censorship?
Smiles,
Leo
It's not about the size or type of trauma, but the effects they leave on you. We are all here because of those effects. There are many here that have hit some of those same realizations here, even the same paths at times (hand up)
I hope this helps you as much as it has helped me here.
Gentle hugs,
Jewells
yadlim
I hope I can contribute here too.
hugs to us all!
x