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04-05-2022 05:22 PM
04-05-2022 05:22 PM
PTSD
Hi I am new to the forum. I am mature aged, I experienced a number of traumas through my life. Because of these trauma I have PTSD, moderate depression and anxiety. I am now aged and find when I have a relapse or trigger my health is being affected. I now have IBS, diverticulosis and urticaria. Like many people COVID has not been great for my mental health. I have had to withdraw from some of my family and friends because of bullying behaviour which triggers my mental health. I have a supportive psychiatrist and GP and I close family and friends who i can talk too. I am concerned that because it takes me quite while to get back on top of things I am not much fun to be around. So I am hoping this forum could be a safe place to talk, learn and share strategies to cope 💕
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04-05-2022 05:28 PM
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Re: PTSD
Hi @Jessie21 @I have also experienced traumas in my life due to MH issues though not great I firmly believe that time heals all wounds so I hope there is a way for your family and friends to be supportive while you grieve or recover…. Maybe setting some boundaries might help whilst you recover and the same things can’t happen a second or third time around might help. Try and find that inner strength and let people know that you ll stand up for what you believe may be a good route, I dunno but I feel when my guard is up people will generally leave you alone
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04-05-2022 06:30 PM
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Re: PTSD
Welcome to the forums @Jessie21 ,
Prior to being a peer support worker, I found these forums an essential part of my recovery. In real life, I was afraid to speak to people and really withdraw from society.
These forums taught me to reconnect with life. It gave me a sense of belonging. So much so that I have migrated into working as a Peer Support Worker.
I hope you will find these forums as valuable as I have.
Please feel free to browse around to see what parts of the forums you are interested in. Some highlights include:
See you around, @Jessie21 !
tyme
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04-05-2022 06:34 PM
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Re: PTSD
Being reflective of your actions and behaviour definitely helps to make any changes you want @Jessie21 .
It good to hear you have people to talk to.
All the best, tyme
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05-05-2022 12:25 PM
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Re: PTSD
Hi tyme, I have found SANE forum invaluable, I turn to it mostly if I have a problem, some times I just need to get something off my chest, like when I spit the dummy with the shrink.I do not accept every thing shrinks say,and I tell them so. I find conferring with fellow SANE people, those who have similar problems, their advice is really important.... Just been to the city,saw the shrink,rabbited on , very animated and probably a bit loud ,felt I was doing OK, a bit irritated at having to go back to the city in a months time because of mistakes made by the people behind the desk.Really got up my nose....The next day thinking things over ,knowing I was felling a bit elevated, I felt miffed that the Shrink didnt remark to me I was a bit hyper. If I am told these things I am a bit more guarded as to what I say and do. .Any way , now I am rabbiting on to you , waiting for the down to come that follows the up. I think I will now go and sit in the sun,and try to make my down a little less unpleasant. Regards @jay2
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