You Know You Have PTSD When...

[Anrish]

When you're scared about how you react and act all the time.

 

[Changing4Best]

Bullies instinctively know you are an easy one to pick on, no matter how old you are (like I am in my mid-60s). I never dreamed I would have to still be dealing with bullies at this age, I swear, it must be written on my forehead, "Bully Me!"

 

[Justmehere]

When you are just DONE with the nonsense. Done!

 

[Ronin]

& ^^.

When that's refinding your self-defense, too. Oh hello, brain, I can still problem solve. Some times. With some people and pests.

 

[Ronin]

When you need to remind yourelf fear is protective & good for you & helpful.

It isn't cowardice. Cowardice doesn't need self loathing. And people don't need to run from themselves / being a traitor to themselves, either. Normal people just do groceries and eat. :banghead: Back to: Fear isn't cowardice. Use fear, don't guilt trip yourself for it.

 

[Candleflames]

When your friendly smile scares people.

 

[Groo]

When someone calls you a friend and your reaction is to cry.

 

[Ronin]

When...

No. Can't. Talk. Trauma. It's not things that 'just hurt'. Can't talk reliving it. And especially can't f*cking talk *that* one, not even a single f*cking event.

... And you apologize for spacing out the rest of the conversation badly. Questioning me about torture is a bad f*cking idea.
(K is right & Also Arrows. Choice. Choice & Live.)

 

[Anrish]

When feeling guilty is a constant companion - no matter what you do.

 

[Ronin]

& When you question your character when you're /not/ feeling guilty.

 

[Anrish]

@Ronin : Completely agree to it - because you always search for something ruining your luck because...you cannot deserve and and there has to be a catch.

 

[jaccat]

When you're an insomniac, watching a programme about insomniacs, in order to avoid having to go to bed, all the while wishing your insomnia was as simple to fix as theirs.