You Know You Have PTSD When...

[Ronin]

When you don't even have that issue because people still go by appearances and apparently there's a 'type' for who all served, only, and you don't 'look it'. The better for you. :P

(Oh hooray, I'm beginning to catch up with the spirit of the thread, laughing at PTSD related messes, again.)

 

[Sandstone]

When compartmentalising seems like a really healthy way to get through the week

 

[Ocean5]

I'm beginning to catch up with the spirit of the thread, laughing at PTSD related messes, again.

Good for you!

 

[Deleted member 28403]

You know you have PTSD when you aren't seeking to be mentally stable, but instead just high-functioning.

 

[Ronin]

When you remember 'perfect' is the enemy of 'good' ... not that you practice it in your life. :facepalm:

 

[Heather]

When any and everything makes you angry and cry at the same time. Tough to stop a moving train.

 

[Ocean5]

Tough to stop a moving train.

Song you can probably relate too called Breathe 2am by Anna Nalick

"Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl.
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe... just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breath"

 

[Heather]

@Ocean5 Oh how I would LOVE a rewind button but sadly none exist. I like your song and can relate all to well.

 

[Bastion]

Song you can probably relate too called Breathe 2am by Anna Nalick

"Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl.
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe... just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breath"

Always loved this song, but hadn't related it to PTSD until just now!

 

[Ocean5]

hadn't related it to PTSD until just now!

The other set of lines I relate too...

"In May he turned 21 on the base at Fort Bliss
"Just a day," he sat down to the flask in his fist
"Ain't been sober, since maybe October of last year"

Here in town you can tell he's been down for a while
But, my God, it's so beautiful when the boy smiles"

 

[Lionheart]

when riding in a car fills you with the fear of a sudden and violent death.
when you breath a sigh of relief when a stranger passes you by.
when you can't swim in the lake due to a major *fear of lake monsters *(intrusive thoughts) and **accidental drowning **(due to panic)
when someone calls your name and you automatically think you are in trouble for doing something wrong.
when you dream you are being chased by a dark figure that catches / traps you.....over and over and over again.

 

[Ronin]

When thoughts of (own) sudden and violent death are your comfort thoughts. Facepalm.