531 Quotes About Ptsd

People dealing with trauma and depression don’t magically get better overnight. It’s not like in the movies, Mary. There’s no magic reset button at rock-bottom.

Assault survivors respond differently. There's no right or wrong way to react after being sexually abused. The assault can be so overwhelming that we may respond in three ways - fight, flee, or freeze.

It was as if her life had been brought to a full stop: she couldn't look forward, couldn't picture what tomorrow night bring.

Anger is a byproduct of betrayal. A narcissist betrays our trust, leaving us brain-fucked then we experience anger and guilt. Anger towards them as we question: how could he? Guilt is an inward emotion as victims often question their own behavior. What did I do wrong?

Trauma leaves a victim in a state of shock or disbelief. I know my rational mind asked... why? I do not understand. When there is no valid explanation to what has happened many victims are traumatized and PTSD sets in.

Forgiveness is not at all about them. They will pay the price for their own choices. Forgiveness releases the hurt inside of you and stops the hurt from stealing tomorrow.

Unhinging reason temporarily can sometimes be the only rational response to an insane world.

Sexual trauma isn't a one time event. It's something we battle for a lifetime. No matter how much I tried to mute troubling memories, I couldn't. Flashbacks occurred without warning. Seeing the predator at social events was a constant reminder. I was a broken mess.

In our healing, we need to let go of what is not possible and grab onto what is possible. A paradigm shift and it is like that weightless moment a trapeze artist lets go of one bar to grab hold of next. It is in that moment of surety and unsurety that we grab hold of new ideas. PTSD is a treatable medical condition and is a paradigm shift for many of us.