ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
My Brain Is a Mess
When I was 14 years old my world almost ended. I was in a horrific accident where I was close to losing my life. But I didn't, and I spent the next five years trying to figure out why. I was considered lucky, all things aside. On the outside you cannot tell really that I have gone through anything terrible. On the inside I am a mess.
By Hannah Elliott6 years ago in Psyche
Just the Beginning
Let's start with the basics. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with PTSD. For those who don't know what this means, PTSD is the abbreviation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It's what occurs to a person after a traumatic event happens. It's pretty much the aftermath. My PTSD stems from childhood molestation and rape. Yes, it is hard to talk about all the time. Even writing that in this article somehow makes me feel extremely anxious. It's not something I've talked about with too many people. Most people find it too hard to hear about. So, for now, I would like to leave my childhood experiences at that.
By NauddieMills6 years ago in Psyche
PTSD
It's no secret that individuals who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are prone to living with intense symptoms of anxiety. I am no exception. Throughout my whole life, I just assumed I worried too much and I was insane. Prior to my PTSD diagnosis, I had no idea that I was struggling with a mental illness. I truly believed that I was the only person in the entire world that could not make it through one day without crippling anxiety and irrational fears. As my symptoms of PTSD increased, the only way I knew how to mitigate them was through the unhealthy method of self-medicating. I began coping with drugs and alcohol, unhealthy relationships, and utter avoidance. Over time, my unhealthy coping skills got the best of me and it wasn't long before I was exasperating the symptoms of my PTSD. My addiction affected my mental health in all the worst ways by inflaming the symptoms of my anxiety and PTSD. Once I was finally properly diagnosed and educated on post-traumatic stress disorder and I began to seek therapy, I learned that there are a number of healthy ways of coping with the symptoms of this mental health disorder. Here are a few of the coping skills I have learned in my recovery.
By Tricia Moceo6 years ago in Psyche
PTSD, How It All Started
When It All Started PTSD, My Story It was a clear, dry morning on the 4th of November, 2002. If it wasn’t for the temperature, it could have been a summer's morning. I had been on duty from 7 AM. It was the morning that an operation should bring an ongoing problem in the Asian area of Burnley Lancashire to a conclusion, if not at least bring the situation under control.
By Nic Castle6 years ago in Psyche
My Story Struggling with PTSD
Hi, guys, it’s me again! For those of you who are new to my channel, my name is Jaxon Smith I am from a small town in Oregon. I am seventeen years old and I was diagnosed with PTSD or Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder last year. This video is going to be a little bit different than I normally do. Today I am going to be talking about my PTSD and bringing awareness to the disorder.
By Natalie C..6 years ago in Psyche
How to Navigate Through Symptoms of PTSD in Early Recovery
According to the Mayo Clinic, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event—either experiencing it or witnessing it. It is no secret that many individuals struggling with untreated PTSD find themselves self-medicating with other substances. Some common symptoms of PTSD are: nightmares, lack of sleep, irritability, loss of appetite, flashbacks, emotional distress, hopelessness, loss of focus, feelings of rage/resentments, suicidal thoughts, memory loss, feelings of guilt/shame, easily alarmed, hyper-vigilance, loss of memory, and even utter avoidance or dissociation.
By Tricia Moceo7 years ago in Psyche
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and You
Our daily lives are full of stress and anxious interactions, be it work or personal experiences. Sometimes a traumatic event can strike in the glimpse of a second, and change your life, or the life of a loved one. There are people out there, who are experiencing PTSD—and knowing more about such a vital psychological phenomenon can aid us in the process of helping ourselves and our loved ones.
By Mustafa Bürüncük7 years ago in Psyche
