ptsd

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.

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
Last Night I Went To See Take That And Olly Murs: A Mental Health Account, Part Two.. Content Warning.
This is my second part about my night seeing Take That and Olly Murs. In this article I want to talk about the pyrotechnics which involves the use of fire, or fireworks.
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Psyche
Bent Progress
If you've ever dealt with any form of trauma, there is one mantra that therapists looove: "Healing isn't linear" Ugh. If you've been to therapy, you probably resent the saying as much as I do (even if you know it's true).
By Ashley Tripp2 years ago in Psyche
The six pillars of self-esteem
The six pillars of self-esteem- Why it is not centred on how you feel but pivots essentially around what you think you are capable of
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Psyche
Breaking the Silence: My Healing Process. Content Warning.
I had a teacher who taught me how to be passionate and how to stick out because I wasn’t very confident. Now he should be on a list of adults children should not trust. I don’t know why I thought I knew him that well. I believed in all of his lies because I thought that he would never do what he did. He used to tell me that “ I would understand when I’m older. I wonder if it ever crossed his mind that if I was young enough to talk down too maybe I was too young to be sleeping with him. It was a very confusing time in my life. I felt all alone and he was there.
By Nat 2 years ago in Psyche
When Everything happens all at Once. Content Warning.
Has anyone ever felt overwhelmed when to many things happen all at once? Like it's so much to take in. We don't know what to say or do. Like everyone is moving quickly and we are lingering slowly. Sometimes I wish the world would slow down. For things not to happen all at once so I can catch up.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)2 years ago in Psyche
A Guide to Quieting and Acknowledging Your Inner Critic
As someone with ADHD, I've faced significant challenges stemming from my inner critic, a common struggle not limited to ADHD alone but prevalent among individuals with various mental health conditions. This internal battle has often hindered me from seeking support and acknowledging my progress, setbacks, and wins, big and small, for a lot of my mental health journey.
By SP 2 years ago in Psyche
Rare Glimpse Into a Survivor’s Diary Shortly After Escape. Content Warning.
The following journal entry was written during a time that may resonate with anyone who’s escaped from an abusive or toxic situation.
By Test2 years ago in Psyche