Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

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Kathy1234
Kathy1234

I actually dont know what to say, only its so tough to make a friend when your in this boat. You have the thought in your head that your all alone and friendless. Who in their right minds would care about what I do? NOONE . I have only made a few friends so far, Nobody wants to support me. Thats some of why arfe told me about here. Im hopeing and praying shes right.

Kathy1234
Kathy1234
I do understand broken lady, But as far as it goes she wouldnt give me a chance to get a word in edgewise. I understand when things come up. You cant help it. But she did it too me before and i was just stupid enough to think this time would be different. Im trying to get it right.
Kathy1234
Kathy1234
Lily i think its getting through to me. Im listening to all . Youse are a very careing and understanding group of friends who will give me a chance to be myself and to stop worrying about what other ppl think of me.
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
you're doing just fine. :O)

i am doing a breathing exercise that Leo taught me. it's called breathing the box : )

you breathe in while you count to 4.
you hold your breath while you count to 4.
you push the breath out while you count to 4.
you hold to the count of 4.
start again.

whenever things start to heat up - try doing this before any next thing - i'll do it too : )
Kathy1234
Kathy1234
Lilly, i cant find your last post to me either. what am i doing wrong?
arfie
arfie
My goodness, Missus Potter. . . Are you in danger of learning how to ride that broom stick? Keep that up and you might get reinstated into the Slug Club.
Kathy1234
Kathy1234
Arfie, everyone here seems to of had one of my problems at one time or another. I feel that the ppl here will really help me to understand that things will get better some day. I just have to keep working at it and enjoying it along the way. I know my works cut out for me. Ill do it!
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Kathy, I know it doesn't fix everything, but I can't help but smile to see that within 24 hours of your posting about a need for friendship, mine is now the 22nd friendly reply you've gotten in that short span of time. Here you're not alone.
Kathy1234
Kathy1234
Man, mujejicapst, You dont know how mush this means to me. Ill finally have friends and the right place to go.
Brenda0419
Brenda0419
I myself feel the same way at times. I know people are good at giving advise, but when you really need them to be there for you excuses are made.
Please know your not alone and the people here so far are amazing. It truly has opened my eyes and made me see that I am not going crazy and my behavior is justified. I am not saying it right, but justified.
Stay strong and hugs to you!!!
Kathy1234
Kathy1234
You say it just right! Brenda im relaxing a bit better today. Its finally starting to sink into my head. Your not anything like in the other places ive been. They really didnt say anything to help me like you do. Thank-youse so much. I feel so much lighter today. Some of the weight has lifted.
closer
closer
Hey Kathy, thanks so much for the friend request. I hear you, I'm in my 30's and a married stay at home mom to a toddler. Besides problems with controlling parents, esp. my dad, I do feel lonely and don't have enough friends. It's hard. I'm shy and have anxiety. Keep your chin up, I'm here if you need to talk. Hugs.
Kathy1234
Kathy1234
It seems so hard for me to get it unstuck from my head that i have really made some wonderful friends here, Im really living in my dream. Its coming true. Thank you for being my friend. It would be wonderful to have a chat.
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