https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/ptsd-and-trauma/coping-with-ptsd/m-p/154728#M5730 Gday! I was involved in a horrific incident about 9 years ago. I initially had counselling and was diagnosed with a high level of PTSD. I have a lot of support around me but have been hiding its effects for the last few years. I'm just now realising how this was not a good idea. I have a beautiful family/Job/House etc. Unfortunately I do not know anyone who suffers from ptsd. This makes it hard (if not impossible) to get any real/helpful advice.&nbsp; I am desperate for someone outside of my circle to talk to. Can't afford counselling so I'm really struggling lately due to a couple of triggers.&nbsp; Any doc I see just tries to prescribe meds. If I have any hope at coping with this for the rest of my life I need an understanding ear not a pill. If you are reading this and know what I am talking about, please respond.&nbsp; I am just about to chuck in the towel. Please, please help. Mon, 12 Oct 2015 07:21:45 GMT Bud_ptsd 2015-10-12T07:21:45Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/ptsd-and-trauma/coping-with-ptsd/m-p/154728#M5730 Gday! I was involved in a horrific incident about 9 years ago. I initially had counselling and was diagnosed with a high level of PTSD. I have a lot of support around me but have been hiding its effects for the last few years. I'm just now realising how this was not a good idea. I have a beautiful family/Job/House etc. Unfortunately I do not know anyone who suffers from ptsd. This makes it hard (if not impossible) to get any real/helpful advice.&nbsp; I am desperate for someone outside of my circle to talk to. Can't afford counselling so I'm really struggling lately due to a couple of triggers.&nbsp; Any doc I see just tries to prescribe meds. If I have any hope at coping with this for the rest of my life I need an understanding ear not a pill. If you are reading this and know what I am talking about, please respond.&nbsp; I am just about to chuck in the towel. Please, please help. Mon, 12 Oct 2015 07:21:45 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/ptsd-and-trauma/coping-with-ptsd/m-p/154728#M5730 Bud_ptsd 2015-10-12T07:21:45Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/ptsd-and-trauma/coping-with-ptsd/m-p/154729#M5731 <P>Hi Bud, welcome to the forums. Sorry to hear things aren't going so well at the moment. We have many members with experience of PTSD, feel free to browse some of the threads below and join in the conversations:</P> <P><A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/connect-with-others/online-forums/trauma-and-chronic-physical-illness/ptsd-what-next-">PTSD what next?</A></P> <P><A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/connect-with-others/online-forums/anxiety/ptsd-anxiety-and-no-support">PTSD, anxiety and no support</A></P> <P><A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/connect-with-others/online-forums/trauma-and-chronic-physical-illness/ptsd-5DE31836BB39">PTSD by veganconsentino</A></P> <P><A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/connect-with-others/online-forums/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm/ptsd-my-battle-with-life">PTSD my battle with life</A></P> <P><A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/connect-with-others/online-forums/trauma-and-chronic-physical-illness/ptsd-04859CFAD179">PTSD by Ana3</A></P> <P><A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/connect-with-others/online-forums/trauma-and-chronic-physical-illness/ptsd-i-never-feel-safe">PTSD I never feel safe</A></P> <P><A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/connect-with-others/online-forums/trauma-and-chronic-physical-illness/the-life-of-a-sad-police-policeman#qiIGjnHzvGGEbv8AAOnT_A">The life of a sad policeman</A></P> <P><A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/connect-with-others/online-forums/trauma-and-chronic-physical-illness/ptsd-for-medical-and-first-responders-(disturbing-content-warning)#qiIRcnHzvGGEbv8AAOnT_A">PTSD for medical and first responders</A></P> Tue, 13 Oct 2015 04:59:25 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/ptsd-and-trauma/coping-with-ptsd/m-p/154729#M5731 Chris_B 2015-10-13T04:59:25Z