Prior to experiencing PTSD myself, I had never met anyone who openly admitted that they have PTSD. Although I had heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and even studied brain development during my University studies, I never really knew what it entails until I experienced it myself. After my PTSD diagnosis, following my traumatic …
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Bruised but Not Broken by Katelyn Friesen | PTSD: My Story Project #014 Trigger warning My trauma didn’t make me stronger. No. My trauma made me traumatized. It made me weak and gave me sleepless nights, seizures, syncope, chronic illness, and memory loss. It gave me feelings I never wanted…but GOD! GOD GAVE ME THE …
My Story of How to Turn Fear Into Gratitude by Sarah Ruesch | PTSD: My Story Project #013 Trigger warning What has been the greatest struggle that you have overcome in life? For me, it was my vision. I popped out of the womb nearly blind, and not just a common eye condition, one so …
“You Are Not Alone,” Comforting Message From a Nurse by Valentina Mirto | PTSD: My Story Project #013 Trigger warning I have chosen to participate in the PTSD: My Story Project because I am constantly exposed to people suffering from trauma due to being critically unwell. Sometimes trauma can be a silent enemy. And the …
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June is National PTSD Awareness Month in the States, and the 27th of June is also International PTSD Awareness Day. Following my PTSD diagnosis after a traumatic accident, I am trying to raise awareness of PTSD. However, it is not just about generating a focus on the condition itself. My aim is to put the …
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The Impact of Trauma – Nothing Can Prepare You by Dawne McKay | PTSD: My Story Project #012 Trigger warning I have been aware of the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder long before my horrific motor vehicle crash. However, I never knew what it involved until it happened to me. Only then did I truly understand …
Your Story Does Not Define You by Emily Natani | PTSD: My Story Project #005 Trigger warning I chose to take part in the PTSD: My Story Project because I used to feel such shame in my story. After realizing that it is not something I caused, but something that happened to me, I have …
Change Your Story, Change Your Life! by Jenna Hughes | PTSD: My Story Project #004 Trigger warning I feel so blessed to be a part of the PTSD: My Story Project, as the more we raise awareness and connect with others, the easier our days become. Be true to yourself and follow people like these …
How a Weightlifting Accident Led to Delayed-Onset PTSD by George McMillan, Jr. | PTSD: My Story Project #003 I’ve chosen to participate in the PTSD: My Story Project to help spread awareness, break the stigma, and correct public misunderstandings about PTSD. My Story On June 20th, 2019, I had a weightlifting accident that led to …
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Yesterday was PTSD Awareness Day, and it was also my wedding Anniversary. It’s a bit ironic that they both fell on the same day, as that’s what this post is about, supporting a person with mental health problems. So how to support someone with PTSD during their recovery? I was diagnosed with PTSD about six …
