Overwhelmed

[natashaj1210]

Hi I'm a 31 yr old Mom of 2 boys. I struggle with depression, anxiety and PTSD. Life feels overwhelming sometimes and I don't know how to deal. I'm looking for support from like minded people.i don't have anyone to turn to.. Those closest to me can't understand or relate to me...I hope I can be there for whomever needs guidance and support as well.

[sweetiepye]

Hello natashj, Welcome, you will definitely find some like minded people here. Other people don't understand it and often Doctors can be insensitive to it. There is nothing for them to relate it to so they expect you to get over it. Well you can do that , but not in the way they mean. You need to find a primary care Doctor and it sounds like you have since you have a diagnoses. Then there are decisions about therapy or self help and or medication. I have used all and it's been pretty successful. I raised 2 boys and a daughter and I think they helped me get better sooner. There really wasn't any choice.. I'm sure you will get more responses soon, people on site like to help and they've had plenty of experience. Pam

[natashaj1210 in reply to sweetiepye]

Pam.. Thank you for the encouragement. You can definitely relate to me. I look forward to hearing from you again! Hope all is well with you.

[Hidden]

Hello, welcome

May I ask what caused your PTSD ??. Was that that caused the situation you now feel yourself in. Many people on site here will help you and give support.

Life diversions from the life you have may help you, they help me. I find the more intense diverts the negativity of your daily thoughts and will give some form of escapism.

You have two boys, if you can arrange something that will interest the family in general the better the prognosis

You do not mention what treatments you are having so I would advise you talk to your GP, Family Doctor who will arrange treatment plans, and give you additional support.

We of course are here to give support, we are all generally very like minded in some different things, you will hopefully find the encouragement you strive for.

BOB

[natashaj1210 in reply to Hidden]

I think the root cause of my PTSD is a gang rape situation when I was a teen. After that I was in an abusive relationship over the course of 12 years. I'm currently taking antidepressants and anxiety pills..

[Hidden]

Natasha

Have you had any other treatment related to your PTSD. and abusive relationship. Your GP may help further in different ways ? How can we help you move on from such a horrific situation ? People here will help if possible

BOB