I hate it...I hate it.... - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Message Board

littlesadone · 09-08-2008, 06:20 AM

I hate this...I'm so tired of fighting it...I konw we all reach that point and feel that way...so, what do you do when you are on your last leg and don't think you can do it anymore????

I just really hate it all....

Phoenix · 09-09-2008, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by littlesadone

what do you do when you are on your last leg and don't think you can do it anymore?

Hello L,

When all else seems bleak, you have to remain optimistic.

Where there is hope, there are possibilities.

When you feel that you can't take it anymore or survive, remember that you made it thusfar, which by definition makes you a survivor.
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I am glad that you didn't use the word "know" instead of think.

Thought is a process and if you seriously have convinced yourself something will not happen, it won't.

You have that survival instinct in you; never give up on you because I definitely will not.

You are worth too much; we all are.

Take care.

Phoenix

ami5150 · 09-09-2008, 12:43 PM

Hey! I understand. I've been in the same place lately, just can't stand it anymore and I'm tired of it. But, it does get better, but you have to get through the rough spots even when they seem like it's never going to end. It does end and you will get through it and look back at it behind you. When I reach the point of being tired of it, I try to find something to help me though it. For me it means forcing myself to go for a bike ride, or forcing myself to call everyone I know till someone answers the phone and when I find someone, just tell them to just listen and let me just vent what I"m feeling and experiencing. I've also started a journal and I just sit down and write and write. These ideas may not work for you, you will have to find what works but it's not easy and most of the time you just feel like being left alone. It is a challenge for me to force myself to do any of these but I do feel better once I do and it hleps me get through the rough times. Good luck and hang in there, you have support here.

maybecrazy · 09-09-2008, 08:16 PM

Hi Littlesadone,

I am sorry that you are feeling the way you do at the moment - there have been times when I thought it would never end and that i didnt have the strength to go on - at these times in the beginning i withdrew from the world thinking that time alone would help - for me it didnt - it only made things seem worse, what i found helped was writing about it - I wrote down everything i was feeling and thinking no matter how crazy or stupid it sounded and that seems to help - later on I can look at it and reason it out - also a strong support network like ami5050 says is a great thing - i was slow to learn that but now i have a few people i can talk or text to and as phoenix said you ARE a survivor - you are here and things can get better - and you can always find support here - I know I have - in my darkest hours i have found people here who know what i am talking about amd here you can say what you truly feel - and that means a lot - so keep posting - we are here for you - take care MBC