What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a term for certain psychological consequences of exposure to, or confrontation with, stressful experiences that the person experiences as h...
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What is it about PTSD that closes us down keeps us from living life or even participating at times. Why are the thoughts about what could happen and the fear it elicits paralyze us daily.
My PTSD comes out as social anxiety and I know how hard and fearful leaving the house is. I feared my triggers more than reality. The event or events that has caused our PTSD are usually far in the past. Mine is from childhood so they really can not hurt me. Wish someone would of told my nervous system that. healing on comes with action and most times persistent action. I have been to DS about 4 times in the last two years and the hardest thing to do is get someone to action. Months and years pass by and we fool ourselves it is to dangerous. Please some of you take up the challenge and change your relationship with your thoughts and start to regain your life back. Healing is possible and scientifically proven. Stop your suffering and dedicate some time everyday to heal. Posted on 11/05/09, 12:11 pm |
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I think it's the fear of fear. I'm more scared of getting triggered and having the issues that come along with that than I am of the actual event.
An example: I was at Playland with a then-BF. I have a pretty bad phobia of vomiting, as it's a HUGE trigger that brings back horrible horrible memories. I brought a change of clothes in case I vomited, and was determined to go on a rollar coaster again. (I used to love them, but was terrified of feeling sick so hadn't ridden one in 13 years.) We talked a lot before we went on, and he knew and understood my fears. When he said "So you have a panic attack... I'm right here, you're not alone, so it happens, so what?" For him to 'allow' me to totally freak out if I felt sick and/or vomited, made the fear almost dissapear. I was still nervous, but I went on every single ride I could that day, including some HE was too scared to go on!! I totally agree, action is a main part of the 'cure.' It's hard to get out there and do it, totally, but so worth it it's indescribable. P.S. I cried after I got off that rollar coaster... so happy to have done it and have gained back the freedom of enjoying rides... one of the best moments EVER!! :) 
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Great story and see if we accept ourselves like our friends accept us , we would be fine. Accepting that we have PTSD but it does not define us. We all are the same in many ways. Less than .000005% differences in human DNA. We all have a true self under our conscious mind that will show you we all are related.
If you can learn to observe your thoughts from a distance your relationship with them will change. Your triggers will lose their power as you practice. You will learn to focus your mind to heal your self and find happiness. It does exist. I am now happy at times and most of the time i am relaxed and peaceful. I have the same triggers but they have little power any more. I stay in the moment and enjoy things more. You can learn this and heal also.
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Great post. :-)
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