BethCPTSD
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Mar 4, 2016
Hi!
I usually post on the disAbilities forum and there are some great people over there. But I recently found out about this board, and thought this recent post of mine might work a little better over on this board. I hope you don't mind me posting or find me too forward. This is what I posted a couple of days ago, and I'd love to hear from any of you that might want to share your experience or support. I hope I can offer support to others as well! Thank you so much for your consideration.
Best, Beth
PS if you want any other background on me, I've included it in a lot of my recent posts on DisAbilities <3
Hi everyone.
I've recently returned to the boards after a long absence, though I initially joined back in March of 2016. My primary disabilities are related to serious mental illness (specifics in my profile if you want) and I come back here looking really for a place to talk to others who may relate to my experiences and to help my severe loneliness. I've had a little bit of a bumpy start back on the boards, but I don't want to give up.
I would never say anyone would have to have the same type of disabilities as I do to share similar feelings or experiences. I mostly just feel incredibly lonely and ostracized from society based on the nature of my disabilities and my experiences in the world. I also use a service dog (as some of you may know) and while I need him to function (I love him and he's my lifeline) that too creates drama sometimes in the world where it may not be accepted or people may not be welcoming.
Do other people experience any of these types of feelings in your lives based on your disabilities? Even if not, how DO you feel? What is your experience? I find people usually don't understand without knowing my life story and either trivialize my illnesses or (if they are more aware of the details) they express that I should be locked up somewhere or never leave the house. I can't win. I really just need people to talk to, discuss things (including fun or funny stuff!) and who won't judge me.
I hope it's okay to post something like this here. I've met a lot of really kind, interesting, fun people here through the years and I'm looking for a place to be. I adore going to Disney because it's really the only place I feel is somewhat safe for me. It was the only safe place I had growing up too (I went a lot by myself as a teen) and that hasn't changed! Anyway, I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks!
Beth
I usually post on the disAbilities forum and there are some great people over there. But I recently found out about this board, and thought this recent post of mine might work a little better over on this board. I hope you don't mind me posting or find me too forward. This is what I posted a couple of days ago, and I'd love to hear from any of you that might want to share your experience or support. I hope I can offer support to others as well! Thank you so much for your consideration.
Best, Beth
PS if you want any other background on me, I've included it in a lot of my recent posts on DisAbilities <3
Hi everyone.
I've recently returned to the boards after a long absence, though I initially joined back in March of 2016. My primary disabilities are related to serious mental illness (specifics in my profile if you want) and I come back here looking really for a place to talk to others who may relate to my experiences and to help my severe loneliness. I've had a little bit of a bumpy start back on the boards, but I don't want to give up.
I would never say anyone would have to have the same type of disabilities as I do to share similar feelings or experiences. I mostly just feel incredibly lonely and ostracized from society based on the nature of my disabilities and my experiences in the world. I also use a service dog (as some of you may know) and while I need him to function (I love him and he's my lifeline) that too creates drama sometimes in the world where it may not be accepted or people may not be welcoming.
Do other people experience any of these types of feelings in your lives based on your disabilities? Even if not, how DO you feel? What is your experience? I find people usually don't understand without knowing my life story and either trivialize my illnesses or (if they are more aware of the details) they express that I should be locked up somewhere or never leave the house. I can't win. I really just need people to talk to, discuss things (including fun or funny stuff!) and who won't judge me.
I hope it's okay to post something like this here. I've met a lot of really kind, interesting, fun people here through the years and I'm looking for a place to be. I adore going to Disney because it's really the only place I feel is somewhat safe for me. It was the only safe place I had growing up too (I went a lot by myself as a teen) and that hasn't changed! Anyway, I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks!
Beth
