The Old Struggle And A New Voice

[Melodie]

Hi all,

I am new here. This is the first forum that I have used to discuss things such as this. I normally just struggle within myself while talking to my father and the people I see about this. I am a college student that has one heck of a childhood as I think most of you have. I am currently in the process of seeing my third specialist since 12 (I am 20) when my father got custody of me after 11 years. I have been diagnosed with PTSD, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression and I have no idea what else. I wanted to understand PTSD and what I could do to live a better life when I came across C-PTSD and I was terrified at what I found. It fit a little too well. I had no idea what C-PTSD was and I didn't like that fact that it described me so well. I decided to research C-PTSD like I did with PTSD. That is when I ran across this website along with other medical sites. I first saw this website/forum probably a month to a month and a half ago. It made me feel better but I wasn't sure if I really wanted to post. It seemed weird for me. My life has been getting harder for me lately and when I found this website again I figured I would give it a chance. I hope it is as supportive as it seems it is for others.

I know that was long but I feel like I have to justify my choice to post...Sorry.

Thank you for taking time to read it.

[Three Roses]

Thank you for sharing a bit of your background. When we speak up, we help others who may still be too frightened to do so for themselves.

It's great that you've added your voice to ours.

[Butterfly66]

Hello  Melodie 

Welcome and thank you for being brave and sharing.  I hope you find the community on here supportive.  I am new here too and I have felt extremely welcome, I hope you find that too.