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Misunderstood & Alone

avant-gardeSenior Contributor

Misunderstood & Alone

Apparently I've been a member for 7.5 years... but never posted...

I've had a complicated forum history... but who knows... maybe this will help...

I feel alone in the world and it wouldn't be far from the truth...

There is so much I am dealing with right now that I struggle not to break into tears at the sheer concept of it all...

This last week has been a nightmare of it's own sort... a nightmare with glimmers of hope... but predominantly a nightmare... that's beside the point though...

  • Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Seizures of an unknown origin (suspected as functional/dissociative)
  • Abuser within the church I am a member of
  • Low iron levels
  • Psychologist that says my trauma is too complex for her to treat effectively
  • Christmas
  • Been homeless for the greater part of this year
  • Remaining invisible from my family
  • Ear infection
  • Hearing aids
  • Trauma induced neurodivergency
  • Police needing more information (in the new year now)
  • Needing more support but not finding it when I need it

I wish people could understand...

AG

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avant-gardeSenior Contributor

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  1. My anxiety is up there
  2. Breathing is hard
  3. Cigarette smoke causes my throat to close and increases my anxiety due p to lack of oxygen
  4. I've taken my inhaler
  5. I didn't expect the infusion to make me so emotional
  6. I was brave this morning, I was open and asked for help
  7. I'm proud of me
  8. I get coffee soon
  9. I still laugh at hitting the guy in the crutch, serves him right for standing so close
  10. I also have dreams of burning Santa... I won't do it though...
  11. I don't like what Christmas has become...
  12. It was easier to get up this morning

@tyme

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tymeModerator

Re: Misunderstood & Alone

Thanks for sharing @avant-garde

Sure helps us to know more about you and it looks like I can relate to many parts 🙂

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avant-gardeSenior Contributor

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@tyme

This is why I have seemingly warmed to you... I also don't hate that

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