@parus It sounds like you are forming your own groups, groups that work for you.
Yes, I know what you mean about support groups being only as good as their leader. There are several book discussion groups in the local libraries near me. I don't go to one of them because the librarian who is supposed to facilitate - doesn't - so I found one where the librarian gives everyone a chance to share - that works better for me. I suppose my childhood background makes me easily frustrated when one or two people take over the conversation - makes me very uncomfortable!
@hopeful33250 Clarification. I endeavored to get others involved. Not interested and they thought coloring together was childish. Not into reading any more. I have read so many books I am burnt out. Spend the time I am physically able drawing and painting. I once wrote poetry. Since my time is limited as to what I can do I chose to paint. My children will not be pleased when they have to dispose of totes with art work. No, things are not thrown all about. I downsize frequently. I have seen the anger from other children when a parent dies and they have to clean up the mess. I don\'t want to do this to my children. I never have been sentimental, materialistic or a hoarder.
Kind of went off topic. Just discouraged. Talking nothing but recipes and clothes is not my thing.
I understand where you are coming from. Recipes and clothes are good, but I also need more than just that.
Just wondering....do you think your art work might be appreciated at a senior citizens apartment building? I\'m not sure if your physical or mental energy would be compromised, but could you teach art to seniors in a setting like a senior citizens facility? Just a thought.
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I also enjoy adult coloring books. I don\'t do it often so it takes me forever to finish a picture. I would be interested in doing a group. I live inWilmington NC. I\'m fairly certain nothing exists like this here. I wish I had a friend here to go out for coffee or something. Glad to at least have this support.
the most difficult thing about PTSD is knowing it will not go a way. I t grabs at times for no apparent reason. I get angry for no apparent reason. I destroy personal belongings for no apparent reason. Noise is overwhelming for no apparent reason. Is what it is. I am sorry for what others with this disorder go through. Like depression it is not going a way. Missing so much of life because of fears I cannot control, nor explain-no apparent reason.
the most difficult thing about PTSD is knowing it will not go a way. I t grabs at times for no apparent reason. I get angry for no apparent reason. I destroy personal belongings for no apparent reason. Noise is overwhelming for no apparent reason. Is what it is. I am sorry for what others with this disorder go through. Like depression it is not going a way. Missing so much of life because of fears I cannot control, nor explain-no apparent reason.
the most difficult thing about PTSD is knowing it will not go a way. I t grabs at times for no apparent reason. I get angry for no apparent reason. I destroy personal belongings for no apparent reason. Noise is overwhelming for no apparent reason. Is what it is. I am sorry for what others with this disorder go through. Like depression it is not going a way. Missing so much of life because of fears I cannot control, nor explain-no apparent reason.
@oh my dear Parus i really do know how you are suffering. I do suffer from the same PTSD and throw Bi-Polar on top of it. Hang in there because as we know the better times do come and go as well. Right now i am suffering in so much pain from the Psoriatic arthritis i am crying. Trying to help you is so meaningful for all of us. Please, please hang in there. I am now looking for some more Advil's.and will smile for both of us. Careingly, Peach Barbara.
I have ptsd from the age of 5 yrs,incest rape witness so much violence all by family i have never gotten help,repressed memories,smells chronic pain on all my body i didnt know i had ptsd until a few yrs back triggers, anxiety all my life i cant stand the cold, sounds distract me,i always feel fat i was 5 yrs old when my brother started sexually molesting me, n lasted for yrs.
I rarely have a moment to post anything but your post moved me deeply, I have gotten "help" but at age 66 still so troubled daily by these issues of complex ptsd from earlier than 5 even, that have hijacked my life but I have made the most of it ultimately.. I encourage you to find help from true experts in the field, not someone that took a workshop or seminar on trauma and got certified to treat it. it can make you a better person, wiser, stronger, deeper, more compassionate, than most of those around you....blessings upon you....hold your head high. work with your body not just your thoughts and feelings.
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@parus It sounds like you are forming your own groups, groups that work for you.
Yes, I know what you mean about support groups being only as good as their leader. There are several book discussion groups in the local libraries near me. I don't go to one of them because the librarian who is supposed to facilitate - doesn't - so I found one where the librarian gives everyone a chance to share - that works better for me. I suppose my childhood background makes me easily frustrated when one or two people take over the conversation - makes me very uncomfortable!
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2 Reactions@hopeful33250 Clarification. I endeavored to get others involved. Not interested and they thought coloring together was childish. Not into reading any more. I have read so many books I am burnt out. Spend the time I am physically able drawing and painting. I once wrote poetry. Since my time is limited as to what I can do I chose to paint. My children will not be pleased when they have to dispose of totes with art work. No, things are not thrown all about. I downsize frequently. I have seen the anger from other children when a parent dies and they have to clean up the mess. I don\'t want to do this to my children. I never have been sentimental, materialistic or a hoarder.
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I understand where you are coming from. Recipes and clothes are good, but I also need more than just that.
Just wondering....do you think your art work might be appreciated at a senior citizens apartment building? I\'m not sure if your physical or mental energy would be compromised, but could you teach art to seniors in a setting like a senior citizens facility? Just a thought.
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I also enjoy adult coloring books. I don\'t do it often so it takes me forever to finish a picture. I would be interested in doing a group. I live inWilmington NC. I\'m fairly certain nothing exists like this here. I wish I had a friend here to go out for coffee or something. Glad to at least have this support.
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3 Reactionsthe most difficult thing about PTSD is knowing it will not go a way. I t grabs at times for no apparent reason. I get angry for no apparent reason. I destroy personal belongings for no apparent reason. Noise is overwhelming for no apparent reason. Is what it is. I am sorry for what others with this disorder go through. Like depression it is not going a way. Missing so much of life because of fears I cannot control, nor explain-no apparent reason.
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I know what you're saying. It's surely a challenge to live with something that we know won't go away.
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2 Reactions@oh my dear Parus i really do know how you are suffering. I do suffer from the same PTSD and throw Bi-Polar on top of it. Hang in there because as we know the better times do come and go as well. Right now i am suffering in so much pain from the Psoriatic arthritis i am crying. Trying to help you is so meaningful for all of us. Please, please hang in there. I am now looking for some more Advil's.and will smile for both of us. Careingly, Peach Barbara.
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4 ReactionsI have ptsd from the age of 5 yrs,incest rape witness so much violence all by family i have never gotten help,repressed memories,smells chronic pain on all my body i didnt know i had ptsd until a few yrs back triggers, anxiety all my life i cant stand the cold, sounds distract me,i always feel fat i was 5 yrs old when my brother started sexually molesting me, n lasted for yrs.
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4 ReactionsI have cptsd i have never seen a therapist n i have never been in a support group please help me.
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3 ReactionsI rarely have a moment to post anything but your post moved me deeply, I have gotten "help" but at age 66 still so troubled daily by these issues of complex ptsd from earlier than 5 even, that have hijacked my life but I have made the most of it ultimately.. I encourage you to find help from true experts in the field, not someone that took a workshop or seminar on trauma and got certified to treat it. it can make you a better person, wiser, stronger, deeper, more compassionate, than most of those around you....blessings upon you....hold your head high. work with your body not just your thoughts and feelings.
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