[NicoTeresa]

I'm new to this forum. I came to this forum so maybe I could get some support from survivors without having to be in a room with live people, ya know?

I'm really sorry. At this time, I can't type what happened to me. I'm too scared. But I was able to put it on my profile if you really want. It doesn't matter too much.

I'd like to develop more of a fleshed-out support system of live people. I've got one friend and a therapist who's supportive. The other two I told completely invalidated and ditched, which I think was really re-traumatizing. Now I'm scared to talk to anyone, but I need people more than ever. I'm getting more depressed and terrified as time goes on.

In conclusion, I want more help but I'm so scared! Can someone help me?

[beauflow]

((NicoTeresa))
It's ok if you can not type out your story.. I am glad that you have a therapist and a friend...

I hope someone can hop on and give more advice than I can with extending out in the real world with people.

That is one thing that I have yet to do, yeah sure i come to work talk to people at work but that is really it as far as my extension to people outside of home... home I have my S/O.... don't go out, don't do much....

I do really believe though in when i am told "isolation is not going to help with growing"... Isolation can help with furthering depression in many cases... but yet at the same time it can be so hard to go out... to trust others.

A lot of times, time is what it takes.. when you feel more comfortable with talking to others....

Is this something that you have brought up to your Therapist? perhaps they would have some better suggestions?

PC is a great place to come and talk to others (or at least I can say from what my experience has been for over all)....

Many good thoughts to you

[Big Mama]

Hi. You have come to the right place for support and friendship. I can relate to you some what. I have been slowly losing my outlets and saftey nets. I have no where to turn and no where to fall but down. I needed someone to help me up when I was to week on my own and my new friends here at PC have done just that.

I do not like dealing w/ real live people face to face. It is so much easier for me to right to someone who I don't have to worry about being judged by. This sounds like a good fit for your needs. Keep posting and we'll keep listening. One day you may feel safe enough to share a little of your story. In the mean time feel free to read up some and find out more about us here at PC. Hope to see you around here again sometime.

[and_im_still_here]

Hello... And welcome!

[Gadgetsmile]

Hi, I know how tough the first step is to building a social network is, (without meaning to sound patronising), you should be proud of your self for reaching out.
It is good you have a therapist you can talk to its definitely half the battle with therapy, and your friend is there for you outside the professional environment. Now you have us here for when you need us
Hang in there