ptsd

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.

The Dilemma of Fixing Thy Self
As a mother, I’ve really enjoyed my small victories. This weekend, my son was staying at his grandmother’s. Today, I was a complete badass and had a killer day. Cleaned the pine-needles, sand and stuck on food out the car. I wrapped all the presents, coordinated paper so mom and Santa appeared to be different gift-givers. I even spent 3 hours at the salon this morning to fix my COVID hair.
By T.West5 years ago in Psyche
The Incident.
Once upon a time, there was a 15-year-old girl who didn’t have a care in the world. She had a good life with awesome parents, a sibling she would die for, dependable friends, and finally a very loving boyfriend. She was happy. Then, on a cold night in February, everything changed.
By Katherine Patterson5 years ago in Psyche
Kashmir’s Unprecedented Mental Health Crisis
“What happens when an entire society is suffering from PTSD?” asked Beyond the Breaking Point, published in 2009 by the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma when addressing the mental health situation in Kashmir.
By Raisa Nastukova5 years ago in Psyche
How to Deal With Your Loved One Who Has PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event that can be instantaneous, or it can be delayed up to three months. People of all ages can get PTSD. When you are in a stressful event, your nervous system reacts with a fight-or flight response. Your heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, muscles tighten which increases your strength and reaction time. When all danger is gone, your nervous system calms your heart rate, and blood pressure to a normal state.
By Catharine Parks5 years ago in Psyche
Sexualizing a Rape Victim
I think one of the hardest things that I've learned as a female who has been a victim of rape is that most people think that we are some sort of kinky sex craved women who are willing to put out at any point. When we say no, the person believes we really mean yes. No, it's just a 2-letter word, what people don't understand is that I did not consent to being raped. I said no multiple times, I tried to fight the person who is raping me and get away from the situation, but by the end you lay there a dead body that somebody is having sex with. Being raped it has altered my thoughts on myself, my body and even the right to say no. It is our human right to say no to any unwanted physical contact from another human. We can choose whom we lay down, and get naked for, victims of sexual assault don't seem to have that right. We are placed in a judgement of “she must be easy, she’s a rape victim’ Once you have been raped or you admit that you have been raped you are placed in this box, you're damaged goods. Or at least people make you feel that way. You wear a sign that says I allowed somebody to take advantage of my body so can you. At least this is what it seems like I’ve had to encounter.
By Moon Child 5 years ago in Psyche
What are those little cabbages called?
Distractions are everywhere. I could be cleaning the kitchen one moment and the next find myself tending my little container garden on the front porch. The stove, countertops and floor in the kitchen remain untouched.
By Carla R. Herrera5 years ago in Psyche
Neglectful birth
The day started like any other day. I was 9 months pregnant, My due date was October 7th, 2019. I was super stoked, for this was a new relationship, a new beginning which I hoped would bring our blended family and my new partner closer together. I woke up the morning of October 3rd and tried to get ready for the day since I had a doctor's appointment at 8:00 a.m. and two other children to drop off.
By Brandy Lento5 years ago in Psyche
Things that should be understood about PTSD
I left home, my comfort zone, to live and travel abroad a few years ago. While I do enjoy it, it can be a hassle as well. Especially when suffering from PTSD, and before you ask or assume, no, I have never been in a war or served in the Military. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 7.7 million adults have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some believe it is only associated with war veterans, events such as 9/11, or natural disasters. It is a common misconception that those are the only people who suffer from it; trauma has many faces, and other events can trigger PTSD symptoms, such as prolonged exposure to emotional and psychological abuse.
By CJ Weeks5 years ago in Psyche
I am not defined by this.
Hi there, my name is Brittney, most call me Britt. I am just your average young woman with a past to share. With what I share, I know I’m not the only one and I hope that maybe reading this can help other females and even males to be exposed and open their eyes to life experiences--toxic traits & relationships.
By Brittney5 years ago in Psyche
PTSD
The darkness was healing. Not being able to see anything around me, being able to enter a state of imaginary beings and happy thoughts. Unicorns and rainbows, future goals and thrilling travels. As I’d get lost in my imaginary world, reality would creep in when I’d snap back by a pull or a tug or the haunting scent of drugs I despise till this day. An eight year old child. Who goes through that? I’d often find myself wondering.
By SomethingAnonymous5 years ago in Psyche
Telling PTSD To Screw Itself
"Time heals all wounds", but some wounds leave permanent scars. PTSD isn't a visible injury. I was 16, homeless and my friend was dead, I didn't want to feel anymore.
By Nicki Marson- Gentrifying The Group Home Girl5 years ago in Psyche
Pseudomutuality
I never realized the amount of damage all the emotional and psychological abuse I was suffering from by my narcissistic mother until I got into another situation recently with someone who I thought was a good friend but who turned out to be equally as damaging as all the other addicts, narcissists, psychopaths and sociopaths I have encountered throughout my life.
By Dana Toliver5 years ago in Psyche