What Are You Good At? Good Qualities Of Ptsd Sufferers

[katiekat]

We all have so many concerns with our "condition", but I want to know what GOOD things people can identify about themselves despite your past traumas. I am curious to know how many of us might be talented in certain areas. For me, I have recently found I enjoy writing and think I am pretty good at it sometimes too! What are you good at?

 

[Justpassintime]

Insane multi tasking - forgoing food and sleep for a goal, talking down mentally ill males (go figure) and pretty much living at the speed of light h- thanks for such a great topic!

 

[Barberian]

I would like to think I am good at empathy (being able see others emotions, making it easier to help others), photography, home improvement projects (cement, woodworking, etc.) when I have the ability.

 

[jbrowning]

This is a great question! I was just thinking about this in another post.

The experiences have made me one heck of a planner and a person that tries to think ahead to identify and plan for relevant options/issues. This has resulted in great professional opportunities and rewards.

I look forward to hearing more from others. Thanks for putting this topic out there.

 

[The Albatross]

I'm good at the little things and noticing or acknowledging the little things. It is a detriment when I turn toward myself, but it seems to validate and be appreciated by others, like my clients. I like working in a job that establishes a bit of a bond with people who I provide care/safety for but are not my family.

 

[jbrowning]

I would like to think I am good at empathy

This is a great one.

Do you ever find that you sometimes overthink empathy to your own detriment? Sorry for the off topic question as I'm continually trying to balance the needs of others versus my own needs. (The negative side of empathy that I see in myself).

 

[franciemarnie]

I am good at writing fun adult-kid stories, and dancing. Especially all the sixties dances I watched my older cousin doing.

 

[quic]

Great topic.

I am a good planner due to a tendency to look at the future too much. I am also can see the connection between problems and the possible sources of the problem. Guess that means i am good at analysis and problem solving.

Before receiving treatment for PTSD I was horrible at anything that involved emotional intelligence. I had no empathy and could not read emotions in others at all. I am getting much better at this, partially because my own emotions are not drowning me like they used to.

Nothing shocks me, not even the evening news. I understand the full spectrum of good and evil that colors all human experiences.

 

[Barberian]

Do you ever find that you sometimes overthink empathy to your own detriment?

Yes, I hate when someone is acting out on anger, or there is an argument or conflict near me. I often react poorly to it. It can put ME into a rage. Often I simply leave the area if I have the presence of mind and didn't get caught up in the conflict (triggered).

I know this may seem as an oxymoron, as I have anger and rage issues. I have some OCD characteristics. Over thinking is my Achilles heel.

 

[Lifeline]

I am good at analyzing things and figuring things out (overintellectualization).

I have a lot of self-awareness as to keep my emotions in check.

I know how to stay calm in a high conflict situation.

 

[GRANOLA]

I understand the full spectrum of good and evil that colors all human experiences.

What is your definition of evil?

 

[Nephthys]

I think as a result of my PTSD, I am good at going with out sleep or food for long periods of time if needed. I have a lot of stamina, and I am good at analyzing things and being forward thinking. I am also have great reflexes, and I hear really well and memorize sounds perfectly. (I think this might have been a born proclivity though since I am an audio engineer and musician? Not sure?) I am hyper aware of my surroundings and sometimes this is useful in certain situations where I may need to look out for others in a busy environment. I'm also a great planner and organizer. It seems like a lot of us are showing these things in common. :) I think its really great to think about all of this in this context. Many thanks to the topic starter!