Introducing Myself

[Infinity1199]

Hi guys,

I know I'm not supposed to use my name so I'll introduce myself another way.

My names Infinity, I'm a 19 year old gay male with Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety and Stress issues and now PTSD.

I knew I had problems but I didn't realise my nightmares, social isolation and hypervigilance were the result of something like PTSD, honestly I thought I'd be the last person to be diagnosed with it. I actually thought it was more diagnosed in patients with sexual assault history or people who'd been to war.

I didn't think some homophobes bullying me through high school would cause me to have an unfortunately public, destructive meltdown but I guess it did. but for the past three years I've been doing everything I can to get my life on track.

I started by re-entering school, trying to pass VCE and head to my dream degree. I've started practicing yoga in order to find some inner piece, I been trying to work out but health issues get in the way haha. I even came out and started dating, unfortunately both my relationships didn't work out.

But I'm worried. lately I've been struggling to keep on the path and I'm worried I'm heading towards another breakdown.

I need some advice...what should I do?

[romantic_thi3f]

Hi Infinity1199,

Welcome to the forums and thanks for joining us! You can use your first name if you want to, but we don't really allow full names so we can respect everyones privacy. Totally up to you!

Yas, PTSD does not discriminate unfortunately, and it can happen to anyone for any reason (no matter how seemingly small it may sound).

Can I ask what sorts of things you've been doing to get your life back on track? It sounds like you've made some big process, but yet are worried about another breakdown - can I ask why too?

If you don't want to answer those questions that's no worries. Without knowing more about what's going on, the best advice I can give is to think about what's worked and what's helped in the past - especially what support you've had around you. If you've been seeing a counsellor, keep seeing him/her, or if you've used grounding strategies, implement them again.

Hope this helps,