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Old 15-08-2008, 04:48 PM
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My name is Maggi and this is my first post to the forum. I was diagnosed with ptsd over 6 years ago. When I was at my worst this forum would have been too threatening for me to join.

Now my ptsd symptoms have gone, I am struggling to get back into hving a more normal life. I find isolation is comfortable and something I have grown used to.

Joining this forum for me is a safe way start getting back into a more social life, to make a few friends and above all to let people know that ptsd can be overcome.
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Old 18-08-2008, 09:09 PM
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Hi Maggi,
Welcome to the forum!
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Old 18-08-2008, 11:17 PM
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Hi Maggi. Welcome.
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HI and welcome.....PTSD can't be overcome, but it can be managed. PTSD isn't curable. I'm glad that you are feeling better though.
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Hi Maggi!!! Welcome to the forum
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Old 19-08-2008, 03:49 AM
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Hi, Maggie,

Welcome to the Forum. I'm new too. I understand about getting back into social life. . . it's a difficult undertaking, but not impossible. . .and so very worth it. Every ounce of it. Good luck to you on your journey!

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Welcome Maggi!!
I'm so glad your life is improving
I invite you to share how you overcame PTSD as many of us hope to learn to improve ourselves as you have done
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