Think about it.

[gerrerd]

The mind can be magic or fear we can choose which one.

[PourSomeSugarOnMe]

I’m diagnosed with PTSD and although I can sometimes (still working on it) turn things around in my head, my nightmares can really stay with me throughout the day. I do try and raise my vibration and not get stuck in the turmoil of my mind. I said the other day in my yoga class. Yesterday Is History, Tomorrow Is A Mystery But Today Is A Gift. I was told, “oh that’s very profound, where did you hear that?” I laughed and told everyone. It’s from the kids film Kung Fu Panda 😁 gave everyone a giggle 🤭

[gerrerd in reply to PourSomeSugarOnMe]

Wisdom is all around if we just look.

[Nothingnoted in reply to PourSomeSugarOnMe]

I know that any loud or unexpected sound makes me feel like jumping up to the ceiling People would slam things down at work around me and just laugh

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nothingnoted]

I hate that feeling. I work in an office. One of the Dr approached me once from behind and touched me trying to startle me. In a room full of people I said please don't ever do that to a person with PTSD you should know better.

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[Nothingnoted in reply to Dolphin14]

Dolphin im so sorry thst happened to you. i know its really hard. Stay strong, kiddo. Im here for you

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nothingnoted]

Thank you

We have heightened startle reflexes. It's part of our history. Sometimes I could jump a mile.

Your coworkers sound like they have no clue what they are putting you through.

My Dr thought she was being funny and I gave her and education. She's not only my boss but she's my primary care Dr.

[Nothingnoted in reply to Dolphin14]

You are welcome my first bully works with me he knows that it effects me

[Nothingnoted in reply to Dolphin14]

Im so glad you said something to her

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nothingnoted]

I did not hesitate. I'm usually not that vocal but it needed to be said.

Thank you for your support and understanding

[Nothingnoted in reply to Dolphin14]

You are welcome💜

[Nothingnoted in reply to Dolphin14]

People think nothing of it starteles me all the time

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nothingnoted]

I get it for sure. Have you said something to them? Everyone surrounding me that day got a quick understanding of what not to do around me. They are very aware and sensitive to my issue.

Sometimes it helps to speak up. Other times it sadly falls on deaf ears

[Nothingnoted in reply to Dolphin14]

i think it would give him more power over me if i confronted him

[Dolphin14 in reply to Nothingnoted]

You know him best and have to work with him. Makes sense to not want things to get worse.

Hang in there. ❤️

[Nothingnoted in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you, Dolphin. Ocean hugs coming your way🤗

[PourSomeSugarOnMe in reply to Nothingnoted]

Yes I’m incredibly jumpy too, that’s terrible that people in your work do that and think it’s funny! I don’t understand the mindset of some people. Lots of love to you

[Nothingnoted in reply to PourSomeSugarOnMe]

Thank you . Warm hugs being sent your way🤗🤗🤗💝💝

[Dolphin14 in reply to PourSomeSugarOnMe]

I have PTSD also. The past can come back even with many years of therapy. Triggers can be something said so innocently but they impact us differently .

The past is real for us. It does exist. The memory is the problem. Trauma created the problem

Love your quote and love that you do yoga. I find it very peaceful.

Best of luck to you as you continue your healing journey

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[Nothingnoted in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you, Dolphin Best of luck, too

[Stippler in reply to Dolphin14]

Dolphin14 & Geinki thank you both for this conversation. I have PTSD but I am also a jokester. I have been a jokester since I was little. It was how we dealt with problems, I guess. In more recent years, I have been trying hard to be more sensitive to those around me. But lots of times I still say and do things without thinking it through. I am really trying to edit my behavior because I often detect that I might possibly be offending/upsetting somebody. My PTSD is mostly centered around being accused of something I didn't do. In February, I was in the hospital with a bowel obstruction. I could barely walk, even with a walker and I STILL thought the nurses were going to accuse me of "being up to something" because I was trying to walk. PTSD is powerful. Most people do not understand. But I need to realize that other people's PTSD is different than mine, but just as powerful. Anyway, long story short, I am trying to observe people and try to be easier to be around. I need to practice and try to learn better judgment before making my jokes. I think I ultimately need to learn to stop masking my emotions with jokes, but it is very difficult for some reason. But I am going to keep trying.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Stippler]

Stippler

Thank you for your insight on the topic. Don't ever think your trauma issues are any less than someone else's. I used to feel that way in the beginning. When you think about it no matter how we got the diagnosis we are experiencing similar symptoms and learning to live with them.

You sound like a very kind sincere person. I don't believe that your joking around is done to intentionally hurt someone. It must make you feel good to make people laugh? I love to laugh. It helps so much.

What I was referring to are people that know where the weak spots are and intentionally try and rattle the cage. My family was like that. Then there are people that have no idea during a conversation that one word may be a trigger. This is not intentional. It's our reaction to their words that causes us the pain.

I think because of what we experience we try to be more sensitive to other people's feelings and emotions.

I hope you can find peace and balance living with PTSD. That's our goal

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[Stippler in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you Dolphin14 - You are right, I really do just want to make people laugh. But I am really trying to have "better taste" with my jokes and have better foresight as to what could be joked about and what maybe shouldn't be, or who to joke with and who not to. I appreciate all of your input while sorting all of this out, because it sometimes is not easy for me. ✌️

[Dolphin14 in reply to Stippler]

I'm grateful we can share with each other.

[PourSomeSugarOnMe in reply to Dolphin14]

Thanks so much Dolphin, it’s nice to find other people that truly understand PTSD (although I wish us that struggle, didn’t) 💕 I love my yoga. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks again for your reply

[Dolphin14 in reply to PourSomeSugarOnMe]

I agree. It's sad that we struggle but nice that we can share and talk to each other.

Enjoy your weekend also.

Namaste

[PourSomeSugarOnMe in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you Namaste 🙏

[Nothingnoted]

I like that saying Gerree

[primrose81]

This is very true; our mind creates its own heaven or hell