In this episode Amanda and I continue to discuss how PTSD has affected my ability to socialise and build relationships. I describe how difficult it was for me early on living with the disorder, to approach people and join group activities.

As I was determined to find ways to reintegrate socially, giving myself many little breaks to withdraw and step back eventually helped me achieve my goals.

Joining group activities in particular seemed very unnerving for a long time but I found that it was worth persisting in the end. These groups have helped me mingle with like-mided people. They gave me the opportunity to focus on things other than my difficulties, in a disciplined as well as playful way, and proved to be healing. As time went on, friendships have started to blossom within these settings.