ptsd

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.

In Defense of Evil. Content Warning.
. In Defense of Evil . “Evil people” are needed! – They are “Vital”! "Goodness" cannot defend itself. It needs ‘evil’ to defend it against other ‘evil’.
By Ross E Fortune Lombardi2 years ago in Psyche
My Journey With EMDR Therapy
I sat in an office, watching a blue light move left and right. A therapist was asking me probing questions, trying to pull every agonizing detail of my trauma out of me.
By Leon Macfayden2 years ago in Psyche
How to Recognize the Early Symptoms of PTSD
I couldn't stop crying. I was reliving the same horrific nightmare on repeat, and yet I was awake. My mind was like a TV screen in crystal clear HD, except it played nightmarish scenes and had no off button.
By Leon Macfayden2 years ago in Psyche
Simple Tips on Holding Space for Ourselves
In today's world, we are constantly connected to everything and everyone around us such as social media and smart devices. Yet, the world often feels more disconnected than ever, especially if you are neurodivergent community or have a mental illness. Why? Because when we take time to prioritize our mental health and symptoms, it is often frowned upon, leading us to disconnect from our thoughts and feelings, leading to us masking and neglecting our emotional well-being.
By SP 2 years ago in Psyche
Echoes in the Fog
Every night for the past month, I've been having the same dream. It's the kind of dream that leaves an impression so vivid, so intense, that you can't shake it off even after you've woken up. It's a nightmare, really, but not in the traditional sense. There's no monster under the bed or shadowy figure chasing me through endless corridors. Instead, it's a nightmare that feels eerily real, like a memory replaying itself over and over.
By Khutso Moodlleyn Malema2 years ago in Psyche
How Feelings Shape Art: Exploring Mental Health and Creativity. Content Warning.
Writing is like painting with words. It's a way to express feelings, ideas, and stories. But what happens when the mind behind the words is struggling with mental illness? Does it make someone a better writer? Let's explore this idea together.
By Sandra M2 years ago in Psyche
Managing the Bad Days After Mental Health Recovery
"The fight against yourself is such a fearful war." ― Hannah Clayton, Until the Shadows Lengthen I write a lot about my recovery from PTSD and schizophrenia. My message is that you're never too broken to change your life, even if it takes decades, as it did for me.
By Leon Macfayden2 years ago in Psyche
The Great War
The leaving never bothered me. I don’t think I was born to actually finish anything. I was always the first to arrive and the first to leave. Going back just proved that the city was the same as it ever was. I remember telling someone that I was leaving to fight a war. I guess the war was between me, myself and I. I don’t even know what I was fighting for anymore but it turned into something bigger. I thought that I had to burn all of my bridges when that wasn’t the case. I just wanted a fresh start that didn’t involved staying in a city that was slowly killing me. I am still unsure of how I got here. I remember my mentor telling me to smile even when I wanted to die because women like us are tough and that we can do anything especially with a broken brain.
By Nat 2 years ago in Psyche
Simple Ways to Empower Ourselves to Define Our Mental Health Journey
What does it mean to define our mental health journey? For me, defining my mental health journey is deeply personal. It has empowered me to foster a resilient and self-compassionate approach to how I relate to my Generalized Anxiety Disorder and ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and challenges.
By SP 2 years ago in Psyche
Raw materials.
I suddenly realised that I don’t have to feel great in order to write. Nor do I have to be inspired and connected to the higher power. It is ideal of course to create from that place. But this world is far from perfect, and so am I. If anything, I doubt that a truly creative person can feel great at all times; their sensitivity is a double edged sword after all. And for the most part, we don’t live in the society that accommodates those with a deeply feeling nature.
By Eva Smitte2 years ago in Psyche
Writer's Block. Content Warning.
I have been struggling with writer's block for a few months now, but the last 2 months have been worse than normal. I know that I have been having a lot of emotions, and that I try to avoid the intense emotions, but today in therapy, my therapist asked me if I wanted the things that have happened to be my fault.
By The Schizophrenic Mom2 years ago in Psyche
Happy At Last.. Content Warning.
I have been reflecting on my life a lot recently. I have been looking back on those years from the 90s when I was constantly fleeing violence, in and out of hostels, struggling to be a parent, and struggling with my mental health.
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Psyche