You Know You Have PTSD When...

[MrMoonlight]

Before hearing "this is a test" you actually believe there has been a disaster in your area when you hear the "national broadcasting system" beeping..

 

[Anrish]

When you have to ask "What is joy?".

When you feel insecure about how to open up to someone.

When ...you do not like yourself very much.

 

[Tornadic Thoughts]

When your whole being violently vibrates from the overwhelming energies of the emotional tsunami flowing through your heart space at the harsh repeated realization of being the only one in the room who feels that deeply about some very much "in your face" heart wrenching stuff that's obviously not on anyone else's radar, and then it starts spilling out of your tear ducts uncontrollably.

It's a great energetic release once it's all over, for sure, and sometimes even opens a door for another who witnesses it to feel more comfortable in sharing their feelings, but sure is a bitch to try to feel your way through it each day, come what may.

 

[BM2A]

When a CPN says 'why do you keep going to the train station when youve lost it, not to jump, just to be there, in the train station Why? Do you think your Paddington Bear?

Possibly yes. Because I dont know where I am. Except it involves the train station and little me. I feel im totally mad sometimes

 

[Anrish]

When you cannot look in the mirror because you despite what you see.

 

[trying2movefwd]

Someone innocently says something and BAM... Your triggered.

 

[Anrish]

@trying2movefwd I can relate to that one. *soothing hugs* :hug:

When you back off as soon as people become kind towards you.:lurking:

 

[ISupportHer]

My annual post: You know you have PTSD when you think Santa is stalking you.....but he only comes once a year.

Ha, ha, maybe 6th year I have posted this, but most everyone seems new.

 

[Anrish]

When meeting people...is just AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Emotional pain gets so intense that actually running away makes you feel better. Afterwards home is bearable and pleasant.

 

[Tropical]

Someone innocently says something and BAM... Your triggered.

I struggle with this one so much. And then I just plaster the most friendliest smile I can muster to mask the pain from the wound it has opened within. And try not to do anything that will make people ask you if you're okay. It's hard.

 

[Anrish]

When being with people is hard when there's nobody you trust.