Explain Ptsd In One Sentence

[RussH]

I think the best explaination is; If you don't understand it, then do some research.

 

[SeanCharles]

PTSD = throwing curve balls at a can of worms balanced on top of a pile of shite.

On a good day anyway.....

I agree!!!

 

[LilBit]

The reason my heart hurts every day.

 

[Em C.]

Something that alienates me from myself.

 

[Notsowild]

PTSD makes you feel like an alien in this world!!!

 

[DMerish]

It's a neurological condition that affects brain, body, and emotions; sort of like multiple sclerosis (MS), but different.

Most people think they have a bit of knowledge about MS simply because MS hasn't been kept in the closet unlike PTSD. Saying it's like MS makes a connection in the person's mind that allows them to think they know something; thinking they've "understood" simply because they've made a rudimentary connection seems to satisfy. End of story.

 

[Definitely..maybe]

Because PTSD seems to be a fad right now many assume they know the symptoms. "Oh, so you're sad ____ happened? I'm sorry, it'll heal."

Even all the researching I've done on PTSD has never quite explained it all (of course it can't- everyone's different) but it never seems to convey the seriousness of what we deal with.

The best way I could describe how it affects me (and so sorry in advance if this sounds at all offensive) is that

I've developed autism like symptoms along with bipolar disorder.

Both have previously been mentioned in threads and I can relate so much.

Just a note: I've done so much volunteer work with the special needs community and am in no way undermining what they go through or separately what people with bipolar disorder struggle with.

 

[SeanCharles]

Because PTSD seems to be a fad right now many assume they know the symptoms. "Oh, so you're sad ____ happened? I'm sorry, it'll heal."

Living with any condition (I am not a fan of labels even though in my work I encounter them regularly) that affects people's lives we all go through the hurts, pains and traumas that life dishes out, all we can do is embrace that and grow stronger in our own ways.

 

[RussH]

PTSD is a monster lurking in the shadows waiting to pounce at the most inoppurtune time, inflicting pain, fear and sorrow on its victim.

 

[rightkindofme]

I say, "PTSD is what happens when your body gets imprinted on bad things and doesn't notice that the bad things aren't happening any more."

To my children I say: "Bad things happened to me a very long time ago. Even though I am safe now I was too scared and too angry for too long and my brain and body don't know how to let go."

So that's two sentences. :) Or three.

 

[Stanley Shi-Yume]

I'm trying to stick to portraying the experience of PTSD. There's two ways to experience it... lucidly, or oblivious. So I have two single sentence definitions focusing on that rather than trying to explain how it forms or waxes/wanes.

Intellectual brain- The pseudo permanent warping of human instinct "I only survive with my group" into "I only survive for myself" often accompanied by extreme symptoms of loss of the sense of self


Emotional brain- Indefinite, severe lack of both the desire and ability to trust other people following a traumatic experience

 

[Tinyflame]

Definitely..maybe if you are trying to explain it I would stick to very clear and practical (intellectual) description. I don't think it can be done in one sentence. If you wish to expound on your personal experience or use examples or metaphors, great. But others also, if they wish, as Russ said, can look it up. How much do they really have to understand? How much are thehey able, or care to? Do we understand others, also, or do they even understand themselves, or we entirely ourselves?

I like @Hashi 's 2nd explanation, simply on a personal level.

@rightkindofme , that's cute. :)