Esteemed Greets

I am new to this forum but in no way new to mental health issues. I am female, 32 years old and diagnosed with a personality disorder, ptsd, anxiety and insomnia. I see myself as a survivor of mental illness. My life isn't always fantastic, and I still get into so foul fettles with myself, but have managed to knock addictions and self harm in the course of the last 15 years. I take only my prescription drugs, tea, and fresh air.

I very much doubt that I need to be on here to rant/rave/vent/seek help - but what I would like is to be able to help others who do feel the need to do so, and to share my experience of what got me through some of the worst times. Unlike some, I do not give platitudes. I would never suggest to anybody that they 'settle down and have a mug of hot chocolate or a nice bath' ... or 'sleep on it, you'll feel better in the morning'. I'm sensitive enough to know that these things are about the last thing anybody suffering wants to hear. I will never attempt to suggest that I 'know how a person feels' either - nobody can truly know that. The suffering of the individual is unique to the individual. I can't say I'm in the same boat as any of you, but we're certainly on the same tide

Hello and welcome to the forum.

It is encouraging to hear that you are here to try and help others and share your experiences. From what you have said in your intro, it certainly sounds like you have worked at overcoming a lot. I love the fact that you refer to yourself as a survivor too.

Take care and I hope you find your experience of the forums here a positive one...