PTSD--also posted a blog!

ladyerin79
ladyerin79 Posts: 97 Member
edited September 29 in Motivation and Support
Hi everyone.

This is my first day here and I'm going out on a limb by asking this question. I realize that many people are ashamed to admit they suffer from depression or anxiety, let alone Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I was diagnosed nearly a year ago, and it's been rough going ever since. It seems that my trauma at the time opened a door for everything traumatic in my past to come through. I wish I could just erase these things I remember. Has anyone else experienced this?

I don't get out in public much, and truth be told, I'm actually an introverted home-body. I am on medications and have been seeing a psychologist (which hasn't helped). I'm hoping someone out there has some helpful advice, as this disease (affliction?) can be a very, very lonely road.

Thank you everyone, and take care!

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  • Andythefitfamilyman
    Andythefitfamilyman Posts: 420
    bump and im here for you hun
  • Sauchie
    Sauchie Posts: 357 Member
    My boyfriend has both PTSD and survivors guilt. I know it seems to be a lonely road. Feel Free to friend me and if you ever need to talk. I'm here. I was a depressed "home body" But MFP helped me change my out look on life and I'm doing much better.
  • annabellio
    annabellio Posts: 127 Member
    I think you will find that a lot of people on here have one or all of these conditions. I myself have anxiety and depression. You are NOT alone !!! :flowerforyou:
  • ladyerin79
    ladyerin79 Posts: 97 Member
    bump and im here for you hun

    thank you sweetheart. you are my joy. i love you.
  • ladyerin79
    ladyerin79 Posts: 97 Member
    I think you will find that a lot of people on here have one or all of these conditions. I myself have anxiety and depression. You are NOT alone !!! :flowerforyou:

    Thank you. Being alone is something I feel often, even when I have people right next to me. LOL I'm glad there are others that I can connect with.
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    I was diagnosed with PTSD after a very abusive relationship at age 16-- i'm here for you! i know what you are going through, and it's a struggle =[ stay strong
  • loseatonlady
    loseatonlady Posts: 160
    I've been there as well - was diagnosed a few years ago as Manic Depressive and have since come out of it for the most part. Losing 100+ pounds helped greatly and while seeing a therapist hearing him tell me excercise would help - I didn't listen at the time and now realize how right he was about it helping. I'm here if you need to talk & happy to share and help as I can ...
    Welcome to MFP & thanks for letting us share in this journey!
  • mistyboggs
    mistyboggs Posts: 78 Member
    I have never been diagnosed with it, but I have experienced it. Research shows Exposure to what ever it was that triggered it in the first place is supposed to help. I commend you for sharing your story, and if you ever would like to chat message me.
  • Giraffe33991
    Giraffe33991 Posts: 430 Member
    I struggle with those issues as well. If you ever need someone to chat with feel free to friend me!

    Best of luck and congratulations for making positive steps!

    -Kristina
  • ladyerin79
    ladyerin79 Posts: 97 Member
    I am amazed at all the support! You guys are awesome! Thank you everyone... and feel free to add me too! :wink:
  • porterbaby38
    porterbaby38 Posts: 1,401
    i also have ptsd,anxiety,depression and bipolar disorder. so i know what you are going through. you can count me as your friend.
  • MelissaE27
    MelissaE27 Posts: 682 Member
    I have been diagnose with ptsd.. I was attacked at my job last year.. he chocked me and cut me numerous times with a box cutter...I understand... it has taken me almost a year to try to do things *normal* go to store etc.. I still have severe anxiety at times... it just hits me cant control it.. I haven't talked about it much because its like reliving the 12 mins that I could have lost my life... but I'm trying to move forward.. please friend me anyone.. if we can be there for each other... it helps :)
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