ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
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 Moceo6 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
Understanding the Medical Phenomena of War
Many people are not aware of the conditions that can plague a soldier when they return home from war. We should all be aware of these conditions. Doing so will help us to gain a better understanding of what it is our soldiers must deal with once they return home from war.
By Craig Middleton7 years ago in Psyche
Know More About PTSD
Have you ever had something terrify you so bad that you have repeated nightmares about it? Have you ever been in a car accident, where you or others were injured? Have you ever been a victim of a violent crime or a crime that could have become violent? Have you ever been in an abusive relationship? Then you, my friend, are halfway to suffering from PTSD.
By Grace says hello7 years ago in Psyche
I Had My First Earthquake Experience—It Was a Psychologically Terrifying One. Top Story - April 2019.
The day was April 22, 2019. It seemed like a normal day for me and my mother. We did the usual kind of stuff such as household chores, playing games on our gadgets, spending time on social media, and lazing around. We had our plans arranged for the week so that we wouldn’t be lost in path and we could be able to accomplish our goals. When the afternoon came at almost 5 PM, we were preparing to go out to buy some of the stuff we needed. My mother was in the bathroom while I was in the living room, walking around and chatting with my friends from abroad as well as playing a game on my tablet.
By Jakeson Eudela7 years ago in Psyche
