ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
3 Lies About PTSD
1. You will be stigmatized. People will assume you have been to war, or you were involved in such a horrendous attack that you can’t possibly function as a human being. While this IS true and valid, this may not be the case for everyone. Some individuals living with PTSD may have been assaulted sexually or physically, or may have been mentally or physically abused, or have faced a mass shooting, as is unfortunately becoming so prevalent as of lately. Any diagnosis of PTSD is valid. One seemingly “greater” traumatic experience does not invalidate the way your brain processes the traumatic experience you have faced. Do not believe the lie that because what you faced “was not as bad” as someone else, that your experience cannot warrant you a survivor. It’s ok to have the feelings you have. You never have to answer to another person. Every person is different. There are no two people exactly identical, and the same can be said for the experiences people go through in their lifetime.
By River Garman7 years ago in Psyche
In My Eyes with PTSD
I am walking down the road, and there are a lot of cars about. I want to cross over, but my body shakes and my feet do not move. I stand by the road as everything from the car crash, the sounds of an ambulance, fire brigade, police go through my head. Visions form of the one I love laying in the front seat not moving, and then I hear the echo's from my past, me screaming and then being told "We are so sorry for your loss.'" Suddenly it stops, and I am back in my own reality, I am disoriented, shaking, distressed and sweating. People ask me what is wrong with me, and I cannot tell them, because that means "lifting the mask" and they will see what is beneath it.
By Carol Ann Townend8 years ago in Psyche
Relationships and PTSD
When you start a relationship, you need to remember to take things slow. When dating, you have to take things slow in order to make things work out right. Being in a relationship with someone means you get to spend time with each other, go on dates, be there for each other, and most importantly say I love you whenever you can. Being in a relationship is not always about sex but about sharing a bond that two people who are meant to be together can share.
By Carrie Booth8 years ago in Psyche
Waiting for the Sun to Rise
Watching my best friend at the time getting hit and killed by a drunk driver changed my life forever. Many many years later, I learned to accept it and to change that incident into a positive one but before I had learned to do that, it took over my life in a very negative, self destructive way, to the point of attempting to take my life many times. This is the story of when I felt truly hopeless.
By Alberto Delaney8 years ago in Psyche
No One To Save Me - Part 5
No One to Save Me Part 5 There was a remote area our father used to take us; a river under the San Jacinto bridge off hwy 59 towards New Caney. We rarely saw anyone else there. At night it was a haven for the homeless and there were a couple of large barrels used for making a fire. The river flowed swiftly and the drop off was steep. It really was dangerous for anyone to go swimming. A railroad track ran nearby. It is important to note that Walter frequented this spot, considering his pathological behavior.
By Jennifer Reinolds8 years ago in Psyche
PTSD
Let’s talk about PTSD. Most of us connect PTSD with war and our military. While it is prevalent with our veterans the media fails to tell the story about those of us who have gone through something so traumatic in life that we are left scarred for life. Yes, many of the “Millennial Generation” use that phrase often. What they don’t realize is it is a very serious disease. How many of you have had a death in the family, it sticks with you. In some cases that loved one that passed was very close with you. You hoard pictures and memorabilia to remember them. You take them out from time to time and reminisce on the happy times you spent together. But you refrain from remembering their death. You don’t want to think about something so terrible. So heart breaking. Now imagine you can’t choose what you remember or when you remember it. That alone would be nerve racking right? That’s how PTSD works. Only most of those memories you don’t want to remember are terrible, frightening experiences. I’m going to tell you what happened to me, how I was diagnosed at age 11, and how I finally became comfortable telling others about what happened.
By Kathleen Williams8 years ago in Psyche
PTSD Survivor
I am sitting in my cold chair in my American government class like I have every day since school started. The class is reading current events on CNN. The headline reads, "Seattle Mayor resigns for sexual abuse allegations." As I continue to read the summary, I slowly sink down into my chair, barely able breathe, unable to talk. This is not an unfamiliar feeling; I am a PTSD survivor.
By Lonely Woman8 years ago in Psyche
