Looking For help

Hummingbird Lady — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:00:27 GMT

I am trying to find new ways to get organized. I have ADHD and I have looked in diffrent places for suport and help.But I also have PTSD that makes it hard to meet new people face to face so I have been looking online for suport groups on the web, But i cant find one in my budget range.I have been declared dissabeled. So I cant work. Is there any free online suport for people like me. Sincerly Hummingbird Lady

RE: Looking For help

Ralalt — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:00:10 GMT

Soptsd support group sorry to hear of your distress-If you go to google.com and enter ptsd support groups you will find several links.

Sincerely,

Ralalt

RE: Looking For help

Coco1 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:50:18 GMT

Sounds like you have a lot of things going on with you. Is it safe to assume you are on meds for this? What may start to help would be for you to start to journal and make lists. Each evening, make a list of everything you would like to "tackle" the following day. Even list the simple things like, take a shower, brush teeth, feed the children, clean living room, clean bathroom, go to the store, etc. By doing this you will be thinking about what it it you want to do. That the the key. When you wake up, start thinking about your list and TELL yourself you are excited to start on your list. During the day, as you accomplish each task, cross it off. It gives you a very good feeling to see your accomplishments for the day. After a week of doing this, you will start really looking forward to making your list. This will keep your head organized.

If you start feeling stressed, stop, sit down and take a few deep breaths. This will stop any "panic" feelings you may experience building up. I hope this helps even a little. Keep writing your questions and concerns. You can get through this. Even if you have to write every day. Good luck. Coco1

RE: Looking For help

William — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:17:50 GMT

Hummingbird Lady....You have my empathy as I am familiar with your situation. There are medications that will help you as long as you have a doctor to prescribe them. Personally, I wouldn't go that route unless I was absolutely at the end of my rope. There are so many bad side effects that can be worse than what you are trying to relieve. I'm sure you have access to a computer. Microsoft Office, which is installed in most computers has Outlook. This contains a calendar, address & phone book, email, and tasks. It is very good at getting your life organized so that you don't forget important events, appointments, birthdays....etc...

If you're feeling a lot of stress you should try breathing exercises that you can find on the Internet. Basically, it's just breathing deeply and slowly. This will calm you down and lower your blood pressure. You may be in a situation that is very difficult regarding family, friends, kids, pets or whomever you might be around. Meditation will help you emensely as well as prayer. Always, try to keep yourself in the moment (the here and now.) You'll see there's nothing to fear but the fear itself. I don't want to be cliche, but it is so true that you can't change your past, and most of the fear of the future turns out different than you expected most of the time. The only thing you can do is make the best of the situation you are in this very second. Listen to yourself. You know right from wrong and your survival instinct will not let your down. Just don't stay down any longer that possible. It only breeds on itself. Try to stay busy being constructive and moving forward.

The only other thing I can sujest is if you have good medical insurance, go see a good Psychologist or Psychiatrist. There are hotlines you can find if you do a search on the Internet or in the phone book. There is so much help out there and here. You just have to get used to asking for it. You've got nothing to lose by asking. You did it here.....you're already doing better......Good Luck and may God Bless you