PTSD MYTHS

Vulnerability

💛 My Story: It affects all aspects of my life. Something as simple as a 95 degree day can wipe me out completely with up to a week in bed. I’ve been hospitalized & the doctors couldn’t figure out the cause. I started seeing a psychiatrist, therapist & even doing weekly EMDR sessions to help me manage these symptoms. I was finally diagnosed with CPTSD at 20 years old after dealing with seizures since age 13. Finally some clarity 👏🏽🥹

💛 How I Felt: Genuinely…crushed, like there was no answer. I was a part of the stigma “It’s all in my head”. I refused treatment for years because I thought it would just “go away” or i could “just get over it”. It made me depressed not being able to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. I thought i’d never live close to a “normal” life ever again.

💛 My Takeaways: Don’t be afraid to ask for help. It’s never “just in your head”. They are manageable. One step at a time & Day by day things get easier. I never thought I’d even be able to talk about these things in person, let alone the internet 😂

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