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Old 29-03-2008, 12:24 AM
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hi. I sheepishly admit to having PTSD.
Sheepishly because I don't feel I should be in the same ranks as most of the heroes I see here.
I wasn't trying to save a life, or fight for my country. I am simply a witness to an unfortunate series of misadventures. Culminating with a doped up doctor causing the loss of my hand.
I have been diagnosed for three years. Tried many different approaches to recovery. If recovery is the right word.
I have isolated myself in my house for a long time. This is kind of like my first step out in a long time. Its still a little scary and intimadating, but the anonymity makes it easier.
I am certainly more hopeful now... just seeing that there are so many out there willing to share their story. Willing to support each other. Its nice. Thanks for having me.
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Old 31-03-2008, 11:54 PM
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I hope I didnt hurt anyones feelings with my title to this. It wasnt my intention at all. Everone here has my admiration for the help you give each other. For surviving. I just dont feel like I am surviving very well.
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Old 01-04-2008, 12:47 AM
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Welcome, Murphy (if I can call you that?)

I bet this forum will help you as it has helped me and so many others.

Take care,

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Old 01-04-2008, 12:56 AM
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You certainly may call me Murphy. I have been called a lot worse, lol. Thanks Hodge.
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Hi and welcome Murph

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Hi and welcome! I like the creativity in your user name.

Oddly enough, I always thought about Murphy's Law when I switched lines at the grocery store hoping for something shorter and then the one I moved to ended up taking longer. =p
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Hi Murphy - welcome!
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Hi Murphy, welcome.
I don't think it really matters how you got PTSD. PTSD is PTSD, whatever the cause. And we understand. Keep taking small steps all the way

Take care
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Hey Murph.....welcome.
Plenty of helpful listeners here.
Take it easy and keep reading.
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Hey Murphy, Welcome. I don't think it was sheepish at all. This is not a lambs sport. Now if you said RAM ? Yeah, I would agree. It can certainly knock you off your feet.

This is better than a support group. The participants are international, widely experienced with different backgrounds and situations. Almost anything you can ask has probably been thought of, worked through, or is open for discussion here with people experiencing the same disorder as you.

I find it extremely comforting that my responses over the years have really been "normal" relative to other sufferers on this forum. It gives me strength to know my strategies to deal with the overwhelming were similar to many others.

Take away what rings true for you. We each find our own path.
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