Hi- looking for PTSD support 💜

[discobeam]

hi all- I’m in need of some type of support group. I have been a part of different support groups in the past but they no longer relate to my needs. I recently had a very disturbing incident occur that brought up a lot of past traumatic events. It happened about a month ago and I’m really struggling to feel like myself. I’m in therapy which is wonderful but it would also be great to have access to some peers who have experienced regression in their self-esteem and motivation related to PTSD. I’ve been so anxious, depressed and overwhelmed and I feel really alone because so many people know me to be happy and healed but I’m not feeling that way right now and it really scares me. Would appreciate talking to any of you who can relate

[PrinceofPoetry]

Hi Discobeam,

I’m sorry for your pain.

What you shared is what many also feel. I like to break groups of feelings into separate parts. Like why I feel this way about x. What I can gently accept, or what other way I can look at it. In tenderness.

I would like an in person group to go to, I am unable to find one. I sometimes write poetry that I wish could be published to help others.

I am thankful I can feel, whatever I feel. Writing can sometimes help be observers of what we feel. I watch films from all over the world. What joy might be shared with a true friend.

I was once a DJ on a radio station that had no one listen to it. The music and talking I did was always beautiful. Even in the aloneness.

There is a song by a band named Mark Almond.

What Am I Living For.

I find comfort in hearing it.

Be nice to yourself.

[Joanna17slk in reply to PrinceofPoetry]

Beautiful words I'm looking to have connection what I feel sometimes it's the beging of healing to write and know somebody who can understand what you feel and suffer . I finally decided today to start new journey suport I hope it will go better not just pity on yourself and get your mind of what's hurting you...

[Luv4Seaside]

Hi discobeam, I can relate to how you are feeling. I too am seen as the funny one, the happy, easy going, strong woman. But inside I feel so alone, weak and exhausted from trying to always be seen as strong. These feelings scare me as well. I just wanted you to know that I can relate with you. This is my first support group ever for ptsd, so please forgive me if my response is weird. I'm trying.

[Sheepdawg]

It’s something that I have sought as well; an in-person PTSD support group. There are a lot of resources available through the Veterans Association, but I am not a veteran. I’m considering starting one myself

There are two 12 step recovery groups in my area in which I have participated; Celebrate Recovery and Catholic In Recovery. Both offer a format and tools to help navigate through any of life’s struggles. These are nationwide associations and I attend local meetings here in Louisiana. I plan to see if I can start a “subgroup “ for PTSD with one or both of them.

Since my trauma occurred, I have also felt alone. It seems no one can relate to my feelings and experience. I believe that there are others out there who feel the same and who can also benefit from a PTSD group support.

Please keep us posted on what you find and I will do the same.

[Wildflowhour]

definitely sending love. Yeah it’s really hard. Therapy is good but feeling support from others who are struggling too. I really think makes a big difference. It’s good that you’re here.

I have found some online support groups that do meet in real life not in person. It seems like it’s online but that’s still real life because it’s happening in real time in. You’re talking to the people right then so that feels more real. I think you can check out this one called Hey Peers they’ve got a lot of free groups but some you have to pay. I haven’t tried any yet but they look good and they have reviews and everything too. When I try one maybe I’ll let you know.

I that I posted to somebody else that I really I’m trying to memorize it right now to help me when I’m struggling then I can just sing it to myself and I’ll feel better. It’s called hurt which I know there’s another song called hurt by a guy that I really like, but I can’t remember it right now. I have such a bad memory is just saying I know you can’t let go right now of whatever it is. It’s troubling you you know it doesn’t say that, but that’s what it’s saying And then it says I just want you to know it won’t hurt so bad forever which I know that that’s true because emotions come and go they’re like roller coasters sometimes very up-and-down other times a little more but it will get better. You know it will you just keep trying keep doing your best. I’m glad you’re in therapy. Keep coming here and posting too. I wish you luck.

youtu.be/QFHvvng6NnQ?si=f52...(Not working as expected?)

[Wildflowhour in reply to Wildflowhour]

Here’s another song

this one is by Enya she was my mom’s favorite well one of her favorites. She was listening to Enya as she died sorry should I have said trigger warning I’m so bad at that anyways I normally don’t like any much because it makes me think about my mom dying but it automatically came on after this song that I just shared with you and I looked at the words on the video and I realized that it’s a good song for me to memorize even though kind of hard to listen to right ? the words are really good and the fact that my mom loved Enya yeah just cause I have a sad memory of it doesn’t mean that it’s not good I’m gonna share this one with you too. It’s a good one and I’m gonna look up that the first person that responded to you mentioned the one says what am I alive for….. OK here’s this song.

youtu.be/8DDHulO485k?si=FTb...(Not working as expected?)

[Biddy7]

Hi discobean. I Have been looking too. If I hear if any goodens I'll inform you. Would you mind letting me know also? I'm looking for online face to face group chat for trauma based injury and all that comes with it like depression and anxiety? Your welcome to reach out if you need an understanding👂also. Peace your way. From Biddy✌

[Newstress1]

You are not alone! At a woman who is pushing 70 years I still find things that trigger me sometimes daily. I still startle very easy and have had open panic attacks in public places that have left me feeling embarrassed and frightened.

Sometimes it’s just an argument on television that there’s part of me knows it’s just acting but I revert back to the trauma and have to physically ground myself to bring me back to present time.

Depending on where you live there are 2 groups that I would know about.

NAMI connections

DBSA

I have found with peer support groups I really needed to try them once or twice to make sure that they weren’t to triggering for me.

Also I have found sometimes my therapist of psychiatrist have recommended group therapy but they usually have a fee.

The two above are donations if you have it. Some groups have zoom meetings.

Be kind to yourself! You have already left a print on my heart!