Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

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arfie
arfie

it sure is easy for me to get lost in my head. between the flashbacks, social anxiety and several other psychic dysfunctions, it seems a safe bet that i've lived more of my 67 years between my ears than in the physical world. one of the more effective ways i've found to get out of my head is taking the time to care about other people. i used to think that meant advice-giving, and i've been told by many that i have a knack for advice-giving. at the very least, i have enough talent to pave roads to hell with my good intentions. proof available. still sorting.


i have the social skills of a bulldozer, but still believe i gain more by offering support than i receive from getting support.


thoughts?

Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
That's why I'm here, arfie. After a certain point I realized that the only way to maintain my own therapy was to connect with others who'd been through it, and giving support was the way to get it. As for having the social skills of a bulldozer, I have two ex-wives who would attest to that being the case for me on that score as well. But, hey, here directness is rewarded, thank goodness.
arfie
arfie
connecting with newcomers is the best therapy review i know of. there aren't enough years left to my senior life to read all those books again, especially not with failing eyesight to complicate the attempt.

in connecting with newcomers, the review runs far deeper than yet another round of pro psychobabble.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
It sure does, arfie. A kind word here from somebody who's been through it beats a ton of pro psychobabble any day!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I think peer support and an offer of friendship means a great deal... It's chicken soup for the soul for me to.... xo
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