New here.

[mybrokenshadow]

Hi, I'm just going to start by introducing myself. Not completely sure if I'm going to share my story so I'll start with the basics. I'm Brokenshadow, I'm 34, I have C-PTSD and Bipolar II, live in the USA, and have lived through a BIG storm 

[mourningdove]

Hi mybrokenshadow! 

(Just FYI, I think the site discourages people from posting identifying info, for safety reasons.)

I hope you participate at whatever level feels right to you, and I'm glad you are here!

[Rb]

Hi, I am here for my very first time and cannot figure out how to initially post. I am glad to be a part of a community that understands C-PTSD and I also am Bipolar I, so any help/ way to open up is very much appreciated. RB

[Kizzie]

Hi Brokenshadow and welcome to OOTS     Sorry to hear you have so much to deal with, but you're in good company here.  We don't know about bipolar per se, but CPTSD definitely so post away about that where and when you feel comfortable. 

When you have a moment please make sure to read the Member Guidelines .  I edited your post slightly because as Mourningdove suggests, we don't encourage use of any personal identifying info as the Internet is public and it can end up being problematic. We also discourage swearing here because so many of us were abused by people who swore at us and it can be really triggering.

Thanks! 

[Kizzie]

Hi RB - Sorry you're having difficulty but it does get easier.  Click on the title "Welcome to OOTS" towards the top of the page.   Once you do that, towards the right hand side of the page  you'll see a bunch of symbols.  One looks like a piece of paper with the corner turned down.  Click on that and it will open up an new thread where you can post.  Let us know if you still have problems.

Also, when you have a moment please make sure to read the Member Guidelines .