I don't get it

Thanks, your kind words meant so much

((((((((((((((((((( Jon )))))))))))))

Sincerely,
DE

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SOLON

"I can no longer relate with the constant self-defeating and pity parties for one's self that is so rampant in here."

I'm struggling a bit with my reaction to your post. I'm not sure which posts you are reading, but I find a lot of strong loving people here. As some have written, judgement is really not helpfull at all. Early in my recovery from PTSD I was hurting alot and often. The pain was all I could talk about because there was so much. In what felt like one moment, I went from believing I came from a family who had a driking problem, to realizing I came from a family of rapists, murderers,abusers of every kind and drunks. It was horrifying and devastating. I was getting help but it took a long time. During that time a woman used to refer to me as "Sad Annie," behind my back ofcourse. It was really painful when I found out. People around me had a very difficult time dealing with me being in pain. But some of the truths that some have to deal with are horrific. And some of us tried for years, as kids, and some as adults, to be heard and never were. I believe we are all doing the best we can. If you don't like certain people's posts, my suggestion is to not read them.

I am sorry that you are struggling with my post, and I am sorry for your pain. I believe I have explained myself the best that I know how in replies to other people's relies to my initial posting...
I believe that we are entitled to our pain, and we are entitled to our various journeys of recovery; as part of MY RECOVERY (which includes PTSD) I needed to get something off my chest--what I posted is MY PERCEPTION; I am not saying that EVERYONE in here posts negative things all the time; however, MY PERCEPTION leads me to believe that there are those in here not really interested in recovery...THAT IS MY PERCEPTION, and though it may offend you, or even though MY PERCEPTION is not factual, it is still MY PERCEPTION. Perhaps I should have used a different word than "RAMPANT" but I think I should no longer have to explain this any longer.
I enjoy these forums, and am EXTREMELY grateful for the support that I have received in here; there are many wonderful people in various stages of their journey (as am I) and would not expect that every post in here be of a positive nature. With that thought, I will probably post more frustrations of my journey, or things from my past...however, I (AGAIN MY PERCEPTIONS) don't think it to be of use to anyone here if ALL I POST are negative feelings. AGAIN< THIS IS MY OPINION BASED UPON MY PERCEPTIONS.
Thank you, & I truly wish you the best on your journey; this post was just something I needed to share as part of mine.
Jon

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Hey JON ,
I am pretty new here and value all the help I can get, and yes I have not sought a therapist yet, and I keep putting this off...
I do not feel as if talking to someone who has perhaps not lived through what I have and SURVIVED is going to be able to tell me how to smile...
What you said has a point and yes I can say it hurt me as well, I try not to come here and complain all the time , I have great days too... Maybe if we all came on her and stated how a wonderful day has just happened or something good that has happened, you might not feel like this , I am sorry you feel this way and hope that I have not drug you down !!! troubled1

Hi,
Thank you for your reply, and I am sorry that this hurt you, it was not directed at you as I don't know your story. Your suggestion is a good one, and I think a few here actually do this on a regular basis. You have not drug me down; like many others, I do a good enough job of that on my own sometimes.
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Blessings,
Jon

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