Post Traumatic Stress Support Group

There are a lot of low cost alternative support groups out there. I went to al anon for years and still go as I need too(of late again). The principles they teach offer a solid foundation for finding patience and serenity. I'm not trying to sell them though. There are as I said, lots of alternative options that can be explored. 12 step programs are just one source. Cities, counties, and states often offer low income support services. The veterans administration is another source. I find that in person work is often far more productive than online. Good hunting!

Post edited by: lymeie, at: 07/07/2012 12:31 PM

I have a similar problem, but mine is my daughters. One daughter is living with a felon and is a psychopath, my second daughter is bipolar and gd is autistic and youngest is doing ok. These 3 refuse to think for themselves and depend on me for everything. Including thinking for them. I have gotten to the point, I want them to leave me alone. I am rep. payee for daughter, granddaughter and hubby who has dementia. Its on going and I cant seem to get them to give me. My time, its constant bombardment.

Sounds like a overwhelm for you Zoitsa. You definitely sound like you could use some help. Have you explored health services by your city or county? The human services programs are limited but depending on your location, can offer some forms of assistance usually. There also sometimes community services available through church programs. A person to talk to locally, might help you alot. Just brain storming.

Hi, I hope things get better for you. You need to be able to take care of yourself. I am sorry you have to deal with this problem. My heart goes out to you. What a heartbreaker. Your poor mothers heart must be broken.

I hear on the news today that one of our nephews got caught setting a fire that destroyed 950 homes a few years back and murdered 5 people. We do not have any contact with him and have not for years. I am feeling weird about it.

Sorry to get off topic, I was spacing. I am not doing so good today. I just wanted to connect and wish you well. I sure hope your situation improves. You sure have your hands full.

I am seeing a therapist. He is a nice person, but is younger than me and has not gone through the trials most of us have endured. He knows the theory, but not ssure he can apply it. I thank both of you for your input. I think I am going to have to take a weeks vacationg and visit my sister, who lives far away. Maybe getting away from the problems for a week, will help me renew my brain.

If you are not sure of your therapist and of his credentials i would seek another therapist that is more qualified. Going away to visit a friend or a family member just to get away from you fear i use to thin was the solution but when i got back the problem was still there but much stronger then before. Yes geting away for a while is great and kills the pain. But it is also wounderful to come home. But darn that PTSD is still hear wating for me. If we can face that fear how can we face the time we have away.

P.S Is that fear that has been with you stoping for whom you are as a person. HELL NO!!!

( Hope To Cope ) Scott