[New here]

On 1/5/2022 at 4:26 AM, Notacreativeusername said:

Hello there, I'm new, nice to meet you all!

It's also still new for me to open up about this part of my childhood life openly, never in a million years did I think that I would be here where I am. Healing and acceptance is still new to me, even though I went to therapy for a long time. 

I decided to sign up here when I realized how lonely and isolated I truly am, to try to meet and connect to new people who went through similar experiences that can have a better understanding of things I went through and going through and can relate to that.

Good for you. I can relate to feeling isolated and alone with my feelings from my csa…I’m new too, but have definitely found it helpful. I hope you do too.

[58 years old and suddenly dealing with all this]

Here for whatever you need. Glad you’re out and well enough for work, that’s great that you have some support there. Ease back in if you can or maybe work will be a good 8 hours of distraction? Fingers crossed that the new meds help! Here if you need an ear.

3 minutes ago, jrludy said:

Back to work tomorrow. We'll see how it goes. I have friends who know the situation and will be there for me, if need be. So that will be some help. Otherwise I am a little nervous to be honest. Could use hugs, prayers, etc. right now. Thanks!

 

[58 years old and suddenly dealing with all this]

Damn, I’m sorry to hear about the meds, so frustrating. I hope you’re as good as can be in the psych ward, been there several times myself…hopefully you can use the quiet time and professionals at hand to you’re benefit. I know the feeling all too well right now that it’s all pointless…but maybe if everyone keeps telling us we’re wrong…Idk, trying a positive spin today…Take care of yourself.

[First Day Here]

You are definitely not alone “Safe 44”…I’m glad you found this site too, i only found it a week ago and though my emotions are still out of control, I absolutely do not feel as alone. I spent time looking through the forums and found ones that were applicable and spoke to me so much that I felt I wanted to respond-and share…take your time, you’ll find where you’re comfortable. Good for you for making this first post, it’s a big step! Feel free to reach out if you need someone to listen. 

[58 years old and suddenly dealing with all this]

On 12/19/2021 at 7:57 AM, jrludy said:

Good Sunday morning everyone!

Like the title says, I am 58 and suddenly dealing with things. I was sexually molested from the time I was 8 until I was 12, by four different people, all them teenage boys several years older than me. Some of it was extremely horrific, I've been told, though it is still hard for me to grasp the horror of it all.

I was recently diagnosed with CPTSD, which manifested itself with anxiety attacks, flashbacks and hallucinatory flashbacks. WIth meds and therapy, though, it has become manageable.

Anyway, I am not sure what else to say. I don't trust men and don't bond hardly at all with them. Friendships are nearly impossible for me to navigate and cause a lot of anxiety.

Well I've probably said too much.

Thanks for being here.

Oh yeah, the profile pic...I am a HUGE fan, and one of the highlights of my life was the practically front row seats my wife bought us to see them in Nashville this past October. Be careful asking me about them, I can talk for hours!🙂

I am just turning 50 and was also just diagnosed (last week) with CPTSD…my poor wife has been dealing with my mood swings, anger and dissociation(due to flashbacks) sleepless nights due to nightmares and panic attacks  for the better part of two years now…I finally accepted a psychiatrist appointment last week to see if meds can help the symptoms so I can get back on track with processing my abuse with my therapist…I’ve recently just shut down, everything seems pointless lately. I’m glad meds/therapy seem to be helping you, it’s a glimmer of hope to me to read that. friendships are tricky when you can’t trust anyone, I get that too. I feel so alone even surrounded by family and friends who “love  me”…I contend they don’t really know me. Thanks for posting….the Stones are great btw.

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Welcome Faithish, I’m new too, and socially awkward for sure! I do find the anonymity of online a bit helpful and when I have posted everyone who has responded has been incredibly kind, welcoming  and supportive….I hope your experience  is the same. It sucks that we all have to be here, but kind of amazing that we can support each other this way. I hope you find what you need.

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Thank you 8888.

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New to this site too, not even sure this is where I’m supposed to do my “introduction”…going to be 50 this year and STILL/Again (started back full force 2 years ago) letting this stuff rule my life after it started when I was a little girl, around 4 (my timelines are sketchy) so tired, do not see the point in much these days…hanging on through two therapy sessions a week, medical marijuana and just agreed to a visit to a psychiatrist to try and calm symptoms so therapist and I can continue processing…I have three sons (soon all college age) and a wonderful wife, but I’m just tired of existing for others and just surviving. Therapist is on vacation for a couple weeks so I thought it was a good time to try a support group.

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New to this site too, not even sure this is where I’m supposed to do my “introduction”…going to be 50 this year and STILL/Again (started back full force 2 years ago) letting this stuff rule my life after it started when I was a little girl, around 4 (my timelines are sketchy) so tired, do not see the point in much these days…hanging on through two therapy sessions a week, medical marijuana and just agreed to a visit to a psychiatrist to try and calm symptoms so therapist and I can continue processing…I have three sons (soon all college age) and a wonderful wife, but I’m just tired of existing for others and just surviving. Therapist is on vacation for a couple weeks so I thought it was a good time to try a support group.