Ups And Downs

[Flossy]

I can see how that would happen a lot. It did to me and it added to my shame. I did not want to be seen as any more broken than I am.

Also people do need to be educated that PTSD is a physical illness as well as the emotional and mental health component. I think doing it this way gives the subtle message that our physical symptoms are a fact that require respect, rather than a vulnerability that requires pity , or a chance for them to judge our coping abilities.

Who has the energy to do that. Not even the doctors listen as much as they need to. We need to conserve our energy.

 

[Ti Vu]

@seedling: Of course. And I mean it with all my heart and then some, and that's the thing, you don't have to- you're not going through this alone. You have us. :)

@Flossy: Yes. The anticipation is horrifying. I've had to cancel on friends a few times because I was in such bad shape. But sometimes, setting a date will give me something to focus on.

Thank you both for replying. :)