[aholi]

Hello, I am searching for someone that may understand what I am talking about, been there done that sort of thing and help me through all that is going on with me now. So is anyone out there, or will they be taking me away soon?

[Victoria'smom]

Welcome, we're all here for you

Hi!

I'm right there with you. BP and PTSD and a few others. I was in the service, though not in combat, and some of my PTSD is associated with what went on there.

People, whether in a combat situation or not, are all affected in different ways by PTSD. I take a medication for the night terrors and it has made a significant difference for me.

pm me is you think I can help or you have questions.

Tea

[aholi]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

Welcome, we're all here for you

Thank you, I haven't figured this site out yet sort of jumping around I guess trying to find out what and how to do this.

[aholi]

Originally Posted by Tea&Sympathy

Hi!

I'm right there with you. BP and PTSD and a few others. I was in the service, though not in combat, and some of my PTSD is associated with what went on there.

People, whether in a combat situation or not, are all affected in different ways by PTSD. I take a medication for the night terrors and it has made a significant difference for me.

pm me is you think I can help or you have questions.

Tea

Thank you for your offer but I am new here and don't even know how to PM you as of yet... confused with my present state of mind.

[ceramichornets]

Originally Posted by aholi

Hello, I am searching for someone that may understand what I am talking about, been there done that sort of thing and help me through all that is going on with me now. So is anyone out there, or will they be taking me away soon?

I have bipolar type two and non-combat-related PTSD.

Both types of bipolar have their own unique traits as well as difficulties. Bipolar type two often goes undiagnosed because it's assumed that they have depression and their episodes of hypomania are just them being "normal". I felt this way for a long time. This forum has actually helped me identify what symptoms of hypomania are and I'm able to stop and remind myself what's happening, even if I can't always stop it. I think this will be a beneficial place for you.

Getting real here; I was sexually abused in two different periods of my life. The first happened when I was very young and it has since been aggravated by several factors: My mom having cancer, my dad's auto accident, violent bullying, etc. It's still something I struggle with every day, even with medication. I try to look up information on it sometimes to try to help myself but a lot of it is geared towards veterans. Not that it shouldn't, mind you - they need all the help they can get because they are often ignored and have a much harder time assimilating into society - but I also feel that there should be more information and helpful things for those who "get" PTSD from combat-related occurrences.

We're here for you, and I hope you're okay.