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[kt3594]

Hi my name is Kevin and I am new to this. However, I am not new to seeking help for my PTSD. I have a lot of struggles with childhood trauma and it's been a long road for me. Between rehab centers for drug abuse and behavioral health centers, I feel like I should know what to do by now yet I still continue to struggle. I am 25 and it wreaks havoc on my life. My relationships suffer, I have no confidence, etc. Can anyone relate? I'd love to talk. Thanks.

[Shy_Guy]

Welcome Kt3594,

I hope you hang around here awhile. PTSD is difficult to pin down but I have found it really helps to know there are other people on similar paths.

[kt3594 in reply to Shy_Guy]

Yes thank you, it helps knowing there are other people out there going through the same thing. I know theres more i need to be doing though because what ive done so far seems to not be sufficient.

[Nathalie99 Partner]

Hi Kevin,

Welcome to the community.

I can relate to childhood trauma.

I have an issue with self confidence in particular. I've been working on this for many years. It's happening in certain situations.

I know I am not my trauma yet somehow I feel "less than" because of coming from an alcoholic and abusive household.

I'm still a work in progress, slowly getting there.

[hachiko in reply to Nathalie99]

Thank you for sharing, this was an epiphany for me.

[LilyAnnepuppy]

Welcome to the community. There is a vast wealth of support and caring here. Do you mind if I ask whether you’re currently receiving treatment for your drug and PTSD problems?

[kt3594 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Hi, thanks for your response. For my drug treatment, I just got out of an 8 month run at various different treatment centers. For PTSD, I have to get set up with a therapist. I have been getting therapy for years though and I still struggle.

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to kt3594]

If you ever want to talk about your drug treatment, PM me. Lynne

[Lexilou77]

Welcome it is hard to find someone who can truly understand you I feel alone I was abused in my marriage from that I ended up with ptsd. So I def understand what your going through relationships are rough

[Beingindependent Volunteer]

Welcome to our group. We are glad you are here. We are a safe place.

We all use different methods of coping and sometimes are choices don’t do our mind or body any good.

It’s difficult to live a real life where we feel every feeling but we realize that using anything really puts off what we need to deal with anyways.

I hope that you can choose your healing path that leads you to inner peace.

Glad you are here.

[Lindyloo53 Volunteer]

Hi Kevin and welcome to the forum. I’m very encouraged by your post. Encouraged that you are seeking help and healing now and not leaving it so late as me. I’m 66 and probably started my real healing journey at the age of 60. I can relate to childhood traumas as well as an adulthood one. I have also had issues with addiction and work a 12 step programs which works when I’m committed to working it.

I wish you well on your recovery journey.