ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
My life
It's been five years since my last trauma in a 38-year lifespan of sexual traumas too numerous to count. My whole childhood has been wiped clean from my memory except when I sleep. I don't remember when the last time I truly was happy and not having to put on an act so no one would realize I was different. I've worn a mask for so long I don't know who the real Jessica is, sometimes I wonder do I do it for the world or because I am truly sick with myself. I can't even sleep in the same bed with the man who is the only person I believe I have ever loved. Love that is something I don't know how to do right because when I think of love I think of pain. I have never brought anyone into what truly goes on inside my head till now because it scares even me sometimes, most of the time I hope this gives people a better understanding of what it's really like.
By Jessica Jeter4 years ago in Psyche
National PTSD Awareness Month
Being a writer; I have a driven curiosity to research. When I started researching the month of June I quickly found that it is dedicated to National PTSD Awareness Month. Let me begin by saying I had no idea that there was an entire month dedicated to this illness. So the research alone was fascinating for me. There is an actual day dedicated to individuals that suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD);, and that is June 27.
By #KristinaWrites4 years ago in Psyche
Forgetting how...
DISCLAIMER: This story may have triggering subjects for those dealing with PTSD caused by abuse. If you're struggling mentally please seek help. Your brain is just as important as your heart and needs professional care like any other part of your body.
By Krysta Minor4 years ago in Psyche
Road Trips with My Family, or I'm Going to Kill Us All...Again
There was nothing like a good old Sunday afternoon drive. Bellies full after our post-church meal at the Midway, weather crisp and fall-like or sultrily summerish, off we’d go. Most of the time, it would be the three of us—Dad driving, Mom in the passenger seat, and me, often lying prone in the backseat.
By Catherine Kenwell4 years ago in Psyche
The Narcissist’s Projection Game: I Know You Are, But What Am I?
I know you are, but what am I? The projection game. Narcissists love to assign others their character defects. In fact, it is almost like an attack of the body snatchers- people who want to switch places with you, so that you can be the bad guy (them) and they can be the good guy (you). It’s a mind-fuck.
By Bridget Vaughn4 years ago in Psyche
10 Hidden Signs Of PTSD
The importance of being considerate of yourself. Some people live with PTSD for years without getting the right treatment or even a proper diagnosis. It is extremely important to understand what it is and be able to diagnose the problem. Otherwise, you can face nightmares, difficult memories, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, fear for your safety, and other problems that will seriously worsen your quality of life. Sometimes symptoms do not appear until months or even years later, making it difficult to determine the cause.
By Michail Bukin4 years ago in Psyche
The Story of ME...CFS
I have suffered many things, but none have been as awful as living a chronic disease. I have withstood many trials in life, but none would prepare me for this pain. I deal with pain every day because I am stuck in a dark place at home. Some might say that it is all in my head. Some might give me a hug and say it is okay. What I do know is that I am proud of ANYONE who has to deal with Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). This chronic illness has left me trapped in my own body feeling like I have to push or pull the dead weight.
By Gina R (Gibana)4 years ago in Psyche
My PTSD Diagnosis and EMDR Treatment.
This article was meant to be about EMDR and how it works, but the back story of why I was writing it ended up being over 1000 words so I thought I would split it. This is the story of how I ended up receiving EMDR treatment, I will go into more detail about how it works in a further article.
By Shelly Freeman4 years ago in Psyche
