PTSD- Newbie

[cbell]

I just wrote my story but kept saying I was over the word limit. I have joined the site and would love to find other positive inteligentt support. Looking for growth not to wallow. I have been listening to Erkhart Tolle . It may help others? Often sad and alone.

[blondguy]

Hi Cbell

A warm welcome to the forums and good on you for having the courage to post too!

There are many gentle people on the forums that can be here for you....Its a rock solid safe place to post where you wont be judged in any way.....no matter what you have been through

Growth and healing are important yet you are more than welcome to speak your mind about what you have been through too. Erkhart Tolle has excellent self help techniques...Please feel free to share any points that you have found helpful to your recovery if you wish of course

Either way, we are here for you 🙂

I am a sufferer of long term depression and have embraced all the help from my GP's and therapists just fyi.

My kind thoughts for you cbell

Paul

[Starwolf]

Welcome Cbell,

As Paul pointed out above, this is a safe space for you to connect, share and/or let steam off. Please do not hesitate to make it your space.

Due to every kind of abuse, I ended up with PTSD (with depression, anxiety and dissociation attached). Commitment to recovery and terrific mentors have seen me through to the other side. My scars show where I've been but they don't determine where I am at and where I'm going.

We're all different so react differently to similar situations, treatment and coping strategies. If you feel comfortable with sharing your experiences, do not hesitate to tell us your story (perhaps in installments ?). Rest assured it will be heard and your contribution appreciated.

The reason why there is a set character limit is because focusing on longer posts is often difficult for the troubled, restless mind. Short ones are easier to absorb and reflect on. Nothing stops you posting as often as you wish. You can also connect with others in their own threads.

Good to have you on board.

[cbell]

Wow ! Thank you Paul and Starwolf for taking time to reply with welcoming spirit and kindness. I can't make out any of what I had originally written, but it looks like I am able to respond -forgive me while I get familiar with this thread and the expectations.

In an effort to ward off looming depression, yesterday I walked for an hour, looked for work then decided to find online ways to improve my skills to gain work. I found a few tutorials, one fellow was particularly good, on the basics of excel workbooks. I am sharing this as I thought it may help others - there are online courses that don't cost anything.

I feel good that even though I have not found the work I am seeking, I am trying to think around the square by altering my thinking. Just for today, that is OK!