PTSD follows trauma.
It does not stay in the past.
It repeats itself in the present.
It creeps up on you when you do not want it to.
The thoughts arrive without permission.
They interrupt simple moments.
They do not respond to logic.
The body reacts as if the event is happening again.
Heart rate increases.
Muscles tense.
Danger is looked for even when there is none.
Sleep is not reliable.
Dreams replay specific details.
Waking up alert but not rested.
Avoiding going back to sleep.
Avoiding triggers.
Changing routines.
Limiting conversations.
Avoiding people.
Affecting relationships without even realizing it.
Work is affected.
It is difficult to focus and concentrate.
It causes poor self-esteem.
Even when time has passed.
Even when the situation is different.
The knowledge of the past cannot be escaped.
Treatments exist.
They require effort and time.
They won’t erase what happened.
But they can reduce the impact.
Happiness is around the corner.
About the Creator
Pamela Dirr
I like to write based on my personal experiences. It helps me clear my mind. We all go through things in life. Good things. Not so good things. My experiences might also help other people with things that they might be going through.
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