Posttraumaticstressdisorder Community

Maybe it's stupid.. Or not? But a week ago I burned my hand with boiling water. Home accident.. And about two days ago I started having dreams with situations where someone would spill a cup of tea or coffee, or any HOT drink ON THE HAND I BURNED.

Note to self: I love you I wish I wasn’t so broken and insecure I wish I could show you how much you mean to me You are strong, brave, resilient You are everything You 🐝You that is what matters (edited)

Fact

Can someone develop PTSD from work stress?

I hate myself

I've been forced upon and this guy on here asked if I liked it. I want to cry. Why does everyone ask this? Was it my fault? This isn't fair.

Work

People who have been diagnosed with PTSD having emotional neglect and/or mental abuse as the trauma, have you been able to go back to work? If you have returned to work, what kind of work you're doing and how is your mental health with that work?

Be Gentle With My Heart

I just experienced my first PTSD reaction to an event that could have been easily avoidable & am now ugly crying because of it. Even though I've been reminded of something that traumatized me severely in the past, I am glad that I've healed enough from the hurt to not wallow in the feeling. I… read more

Please refrain from talking about death, knives, and blood around me.

Just had someone give me flashbacks of being suicidal I'm trembling 😣

Be aware of toxic people

-No matter how much u explain and put efforts in making your point clear, someone just don’t listen actively nor really understanding what u trying to express. -Ignored your boundaries and bottom lines, keep doing what they want without caring for how u feeling. -When u point out the problems… read more

The prey I never wanted to be

The type of prey I never wanted to be: Run run RUN! My head screams desperately. But there is nowhere and no one to run to. I can't want to. His promises and apologies sound so good, like dripping honey on my tongue. Giving me hope. Showing me a glimmer of what used to be. But I know that honey… read more

Coping Techniques

I've recently decided to get help for my trauma so I have no idea how to cope major triggers. Two of which are crowds and men, which are everywhere. I would appreciate it if those that have tried and true coping methods would share them

I remembered my nightmare last night

"Exquisite Corpse" by Angel Am I having a nightmare? Maybe a heart attack? My head hurts My heart truly feels like it's breaking This pain is probably why they want me on suicide watch Because it's taking a lot out of me not to point a knife into my chest to alleviate some of this pain But I… (edited) read more

Be clear about what are the triggers

A lot people don’t understand how PTSD hurts. Here we are. Thanks for those who have made me experience them all.

A must read for understanding trauma

Wish I could relax Oh how I wish I didn't have flashbacks from the time I was a hostage although I eacaped by myself the torture I went through never leaves my mind If I could ask for anything I'd ask for some prayers on being delivered from this

trauma dumping I guess

Anyone else feels like this?

Having next to no sleep, always scared to sleep because the fear of revisiting memories, scared of touch and always feeling like your never good enough even when you give it your all.

Fireworks

Man I hate this time of year. Fireworks are the worst

Being ignored is my worst trauma

But I'm still trying to face it 👀

Quicksand.

It really does feel like that. You struggle a bunch at first and then you just slowly sink in. Then it's years later and you're still there. You can't breath, or see, or smell even. It just consumes you completely. It does seem like it's possible to have a rope thrown down and to be dragged back… read more

Don’t you hate…

When the voices, the dogs say ain’t there, and everyone else says ain’t there, are plotting your murder should you leave your room?