You Know You Have PTSD When...

[ladee]

@Cashew, a quote from Eckhart Tolle from his book , The Power of Now..."What is your next thought going to be?" And when I think to do this exercise... my mind goes blank.. only for a few seconds... but it is so peaceful.
I don't feel 'hopeless' very often, Thank the Universe, but when I do... I don't fight it or try to change it... just go full tilt boogie until it changes... or some wise man shares words that make me smile and regroup...And calls me a Philosopher and not a Failure. And thank you for that... gentle hugs for a peer going thru a bad time and still helping the rest of us.. you are appreciated.. I know, I know,, not so much on the mushy stuff.. ;)

 

[Leah Morgan]

Omg- when a door slams and you turn the opposite direction and you literally run into what ever is behind you something because your not thinking and forget what is actually behind you. Serious ouch. But it made the rest of the girls laugh and me when I had stopped freaking!

 

[Recovery4Me]

When you must repeat in rapid fire (in order to slow down the hijack of emotions during a stressor), "That was then and this is now."
When your lips are moving but as you are reliving the past scenario ...you are disassociating from your voice.
When you finally hear your voice...your throat is hoarse and you realize it might have taken longer than you thought.
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When you share something that seemed safe enough...but everyone is suddenly quiet. Then you realize your attempt at light conversation is still too heavy for some. *Stick to the script :meh:,"Nice weather we are having, eh?":clown:

 

[Ronin]

When you really can't comprehend how is weather a safe topic for people, though.

Weather is so distinct. Identifies both countries and situations well enough, at times. It took you years to learn to say things like 'Shit weather, here.'

 

[8888]

When you can't pass the place the traumatic event happened at without freaking out.
When you're afraid of things that remind you of the traumatic event.
When you can't stop thinking about the traumatic event.

 

[Ronin]

Someone asks you an opinion on something related to your trauma / whole life.

Mind goes blank. Don't have any. Busy not flashbacking. I have opinions on things I've processed. Busy seeing people and feeling the wind. Not the opinion you wanted amigo. Alright.

 

[Ellabella44]

when you post on facebook looking for help from anyone you know, if they know someone with fibro and what helps and you feel you have to say it in a way that doesnt sound like asking for sympathy.

 

[Heather]

When you run into your sister (her husband sexually assaulted me) and you have a major meltdown.

She's just as bad as he is.

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Weeks come in various shapes and sizes

 

[Ronin]

Weeks also come with interesting kaleidoscope of locations.

A bonus for free, or extra madness. User's choice.

 

[Deleted member 28403]

I choose extra madness :p

 

[Heather]

When you can't get over someone bailing on you and the mere sight of anything related to said person...... makes you want to scream.