You Know You Have PTSD When...

[Freddyt]

When you wake up to your cat bouncing on your chest to stop your nightmare.....

 

[Friday]

When you wake up to your cat bouncing on your chest to stop your nightmare.....

Snort… or punching your nose.

My childhood cat used to BITE my nose, when he wanted me awake, so I suppose I should be grateful for the balled up little fist… but FAWK. He didn’t break it. But came close. On more than one occasion. That’ll send one leaping skyward. No more sleep. Yes, yes. Purrs and apologies begrudgingly recognised.

 

[Rose White]

Your car’s check engine light comes on and your first thought is, “I hate myself.” What even is that? Reframe: car is not me nor is it a reflection of me (thank you narc parent for teaching me to see everything as a self-reflection ).

JFC self-awareness is a obstacle course with this disorder

 

[parrotthepolly]

When you need to feel unsafe to actually feel safe.

 

[parrotthepolly]

When you clenched your jaw for too long and your gums are bleeding.

 

[Lost in the Woods]

Snort… or punching your nose.

My childhood cat used to BITE my nose, when he wanted me awake, so I suppose I should be grateful for the balled up little fist… but FAWK. He didn’t break it. But came close. On more than one occasion. That’ll send one leaping skyward. No more sleep. Yes, yes. Purrs and apologies begrudgingly recognised.

I had a cat that pooped in my shoes. I stick to dogs these days.

 

[LuckiLee]

If this doesn't describe ptsd?.....

J: "My mind and body are living two separate lives."

 

[zaniara]

When you need to feel unsafe to actually feel safe.

So extremely relatable! But dangerous. And then trusting someone else more than our selves can be good = like a very good therapist for example. Hope you have one.

 

[Friday]

If this doesn't describe ptsd?.....

J: "My mind and body are living two separate lives."

And one has a Time Machine… and. does. not. share.

 

[parrotthepolly]

When more time is spent planning for death than life.

 

[Freddyt]

You are not sure how to get where you are going and you end up there somehow.

 

[notsurewheretoturn]

You look at sell by/best before dates and can't work out if they've passed or not.