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Welcome alwayslikethis,

I am also new to the forum so just getting to grips with how everything works.

It sounds like you've done a lot of work and come a long way to find your route here - so well done for persisting. I hope that you are able to find some useful resources and chat to some other like-minded folks 

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Bella -

Aww, It's great to hear that you're thinking of getting a dog - I am too!

I don't know where you are based but in England we have something called 'borrow my doggy' where you can find people in your area who maybe need some help walking or sitting for their pets. It's a really good way to get to meet lots of breeds and see how much time/responsibility they need.

Puppies are always going to be very high energy and high maintenance, so maybe look at approaching a rescue centre for a more mature dog who isn't going to be quite so 'on the go' all the time. If you'd rather buy than rescue, spend some time researching breeds to find one that fits your needs - perhaps one with a naturally calm temprament who doesn't require tonnes of walking per day.

I know in the USA you can get special support animals for almost any condition, so maybe your country will also offer emotional support dogs for CPTSD? I have tried to look here in the UK but I think they are only available to people who are Autistic or blind...

Best of luck 

Hello everyone, 

I have just joined up to the forum and wanted to introduce myself briefly. I'm in my early 30's and living in London, UK - I am currently in treatment for CPTSD alongside a few other MH issues and have been looking for a friendly, welcoming community like this one to share thoughts and ideas with as I go through this journey of self discovery.

I was only formally diagnosed about 1 year ago and have found it refreshing to know that I'm not the only one struggling with the kinds of issues we find ourselves having to cope with, especially after feeling so alone and misunderstood for so long.

My problems stem from childhood & later teen sexual and emotional abuse.

I really relish the chance to get to know everyone on here - please do drop me a line if you want to chat

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