Well-written post that covers the bases for everyone with PTSD and even C-PTSD--you're right, it's not just about veterans who've gone to war. Your perspective on getting it, even when you weren't necessarily in the thick of combat, helped me see and understand some things more.
The grieving process goes through the same track as PTSD, I've found. There's that point where you have to ask for help, anyway you can get it or need it. No way around it. For some, it's just a little, and then they're on their way. For others, the process of working through that grief has taken so much out of them that they find themselves in a survival mode loop. That's where I find myself at the moment. Yes, the trauma was horrible. Yes, the grieving process took more out of me than I had reckoned for. And yes, I keep showing up each day to life in hopes of connecting more of the puzzle pieces I need to see the picture of my life taking shape.
This post has hit a few chords that'll help me turn things around on my side of the fence. Keep on sharing what you know and understand. There are folks out there who have no idea or clue how to help those who struggle. I'm looking forward to reading more posts like this, because it's what more people need to read. Enjoy the rest of your week!~~Robin
Thanks Robin! Everything started to change for me once I was able to ask for help… but it took me a long, long time to get to that point.
I think it’s essential that we, as friends and family of someone with PTSD or other trauma, learn to meet other people where they are, and give them the support and encouragement they need for what step of the process they’re on.
Life can get better! But you can’t skip any steps on the healing process. You have to just take it as it comes.
Well-written post that covers the bases for everyone with PTSD and even C-PTSD--you're right, it's not just about veterans who've gone to war. Your perspective on getting it, even when you weren't necessarily in the thick of combat, helped me see and understand some things more.
The grieving process goes through the same track as PTSD, I've found. There's that point where you have to ask for help, anyway you can get it or need it. No way around it. For some, it's just a little, and then they're on their way. For others, the process of working through that grief has taken so much out of them that they find themselves in a survival mode loop. That's where I find myself at the moment. Yes, the trauma was horrible. Yes, the grieving process took more out of me than I had reckoned for. And yes, I keep showing up each day to life in hopes of connecting more of the puzzle pieces I need to see the picture of my life taking shape.
This post has hit a few chords that'll help me turn things around on my side of the fence. Keep on sharing what you know and understand. There are folks out there who have no idea or clue how to help those who struggle. I'm looking forward to reading more posts like this, because it's what more people need to read. Enjoy the rest of your week!~~Robin
Thanks Robin! Everything started to change for me once I was able to ask for help… but it took me a long, long time to get to that point.
I think it’s essential that we, as friends and family of someone with PTSD or other trauma, learn to meet other people where they are, and give them the support and encouragement they need for what step of the process they’re on.
Life can get better! But you can’t skip any steps on the healing process. You have to just take it as it comes.