New Here - songbird

[songbird]

Hi all,

I have complex ptsd and was wondering if any other members in this group are struggling with the same disorder?

At risk of appearing ignorant, are all posts done through this thread format or is there a reply or post new message tab that I am missing?

I saw the introduction bar, saying tell us a little about yourself, but I didn't see a place that facilitated the introduction, or is this it?

 

[Banned]

Hi Songbird,

:welcome: to Psychlinks.

Several years back I too was given a diagnosis of PTSD. I've done alot of work in therapy and things have gotten better. I hope they do for you, as well.

I'm not very technical, and thus I'm not sure I understand your questions, so I'm going to leave them for the more tech-savvy to answer. At this point, your intro post made it to the right section of the forum, so I'm going to say you done good :2thumbs:.

 

[Jazzey]

Hi Songbird,

Welcome to Psychlinks

As for your technical question, I'm not exactly technologically savvy either. If I understand your question...If you scroll down on this thread, you'll see a reply box. If you want to start a new thread, you'll see the new thread button at the top left.

I hope that I understood your question correctly. :blush:

 

[forgetmenot]

Welcome Songbird

 

[Andy]

Welcome Songbird.

I do not have PTSD but I know there is quite a bit of info on this forum about the disorder.

I do believe that your introduction here is fine.

*Anyone please correct me if I am wrong.

Look forward to seeing you around

 

[NicNak]

:hithere: Songbird. :welcome: to Psychlinks.

Glad you joined us

Yes, you did post your intro in the correct thread.

To search for new posts since you logged in, if that is what your question is regarding. There is a New Posts selection on the top row on the page.

User CP ---- Donate ----Forum -----Rules----- FAQ-----Community ----Psychlinks Store-----New Posts ----Search ----Quick Links ----Log Out

Here is a cut and paste of the tab, across the top area of all the pages. Clicking new posts will give you all the new posts that were posted since you last logged in.

Hope it helps

 

[ladylore]

Welcome Songbird.

 

[David Baxter PhD]

Welcome to Psychlinks, Psychlinks...

 

[braveheart]

Welcome.

I also have Complex PTSD.

 

[songbird]

Re: DBT

Hi Stongheart and Turtle,

Thanks for your responses. I'm relieved to find others with cptsd on this site with whom I can exchange thoughts, struggles and recovery suggestions with.

Have either of you tried DBT for cptsd? If yes, was it helpful?

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????confused.....i thought i just sent a reply.....this may take me longer to figure out than i thought.........my apologies

 

[Jazzey]

Hi Songbird,

I see both of your replies. Are you not seeing them?

 

[songbird]

Thanks everyone for all the warm welcomes

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I am seeing them, I'm just wasn't used to the posting method. Every time I replied another 'post quick reply' would appear....I think I'm getting it now. There is hope....lol

 

[braveheart]

To answer your question about DBT, songbird, my answer is no - I'm in relational focused analytic based psychotherapy. But there's a strong 'mindfulness' element - which is part of DBT, but in my therapy the skills aren't named or given exercises to practice. That works for me, as I much prefer the fluidity, it suits the way my mind works.

 

[Mustang]

welcome to Psychlinks Songbird

 

[Banned]

Re: DBT

Have either of you tried DBT for cptsd? If yes, was it helpful?

I haven't tried DBT yet, but we've talked about giving it a try. We are using a combination of techniques, as my diagnoses are complex; PTSD is only one of them, and the one that has the least amount of symptoms at this juncture. I've been in therapy for almost five years though, and initially the PTSD symptoms were really, really difficult.