Self Care- PTSD

Hello Everyone,

Today’s topic is a little more intense than usual so as a disclaimer please note that there may be information shared that can cause discomfort. Please remember as always that this is only my thoughts.

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is the result of trauma. What that means i anyone who has ever experienced something traumatic at least once in their life is likely to have long term effects. Having PTSD does not make you any less of a person. It means you just have to work on yourself a bit more and definitely requires more self care.

Helping to understand PTSD… Someone who has PTSD is someone that who was clinically diagnosed by a therapist, Psychologist and Psychiatrist. This is not something to be taken lightly and the biggest misconception is that one can just simply get over it. That is not how that works. PTSD takes lots of work and must be work through in therapy. Being in a relationship with someone who has PTSD means having an understanding of what your partner is going through.

Something else to consider… Someone who has PTSD is not about someone worrying what one has gone through. It is about remembering it. You must be supportive of your partner when they are experiencing a trigger. If they are not able to talk about it don’t force. Wait for them to be ready to talk to you. In the meantime find ways to be there for them. Show them support. Even if its something as simple as letting them have a day off from the relationship let them do it. Don’t take it personal. It’s not about you. Its about the trauma they went through.

Stay tuned for more useful tips on PTSD. Remember its not personal and it is definitely not over exaggerated. Its anxiety caused by a traumatic episode. If you are ready to work through your trauma but not sure where to start contact me today. Let’s get you to a new you!