Normal People Are The Worst Amirite?!

[Jim Me]

You are not bad or a failure. I think all these "I'm bad" thoughts (I have them, too) are the PTSD talking....

Thank you very much for saying that. It really does help.

I definitely was flashing back emotionally, and if I say my feelings in words instead of just trying to act like I'm above it, I get a chance to see my PTSD in action. You telling me it was probably the PTSD talking is so validating.

It's great to tell myself I'm dealing with a very disruptive condition, but it makes a world of difference hearing it said by someone else. A world of thanks to you.

 

[LadyZane]

say my feelings in words instead of just trying to act like I'm above it

THIS! I think this is what I'm just starting to figure out. Acting like I'm above it is what's always "worked" for me. Except I just cycle through it over and over that way and nothing ever gets resolved.

 

[Jim Me]

THIS! I think this is what I'm just starting to figure out. Acting like I'm above it is what's always...

I definitely know that cycle. Painfully slow progress is probably better than letting the cycle hit us from behind for the rest of our lives.