PTSD Archives — The Invisible F

Challenges

Trauma retriggered

Right now I do not know what tomorrow holds but I’ve made it till now. I’ve plastered up the cracks and glued together the broken bits. That is a victory. Till the next day.

Challenges Mental health

Reasons to stay alive

potofcallaloo October 20, 2019 4 Comments cptsd Depression mental health problems pain PTSD stay alive suicidal thoughts suicide trauma

Some of us I think are prone to revisiting the same dark places. Maybe down to past traumas that stay with us, genes that we inherit or God knows what is responsible. I don’t actually think thoughts of suicide are uncommon.

Challenges Moods

Dementia, suffering and chronic health problems

potofcallaloo September 27, 2019 4 Comments anxiety Borderline personality disorder BPD chronic health problems cptsd dementia Depression fibromyalgia grief immigration PTSD

I pray and I pray so hard, that God will help me to do more than just survive one day at a time. But this is all I can manage now.

Challenges

Coping at Christmas 2018 (dealing with pain over the holidays)

potofcallaloo December 22, 2018 No Comments anxiety C-PTSD christmas coping Depression Mental health PTSD surviving Christmas trauma

Dealing with trauma, emotional pain and mental health problems is sometimes like that old wound that never fully heals. At this time of year it can be harder.

C-PTSD Depression Mental health

Not-so-good night: Rantings on sleep terrors

potofcallaloo October 29, 2018 2 Comments Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder cptsd Mental health night terrors nightmares parasomnia post traumatic stress disorder PTSD sleep terrors

I am 33, yes but I still have sleep terrors. The kind of sleep terrors that shove you unexpectedly into fight or flight mode, leaving you filled with sheer dread. It is a kind of terror I can only try to describe. But you never forget it. even if you’ve not idea what you’re terrified of.

Depression Meds & Remedies Mental health Moods

Dear younger self…

potofcallaloo August 4, 2018 4 Comments chronic pain Depression fibromyalgia Mental health overcoming pain PTSD suicide suicide attempt

You will get tired of being sick. That’s ok. Totally ok. Own it. Take time. Rest. And get back to work.

Meds & Remedies

You are never alone

potofcallaloo May 12, 2015 2 Comments anxiety anxiety attacks clinical depression Depression Depression Alliance PTSD

I’m saying all of this to say, two years ago I didn’t think I would still be here, but I am. I didn’t think I would have gotten out of that deep, dark hole, but I did. And I never believed that I could find the courage to face my uncertain future. But I have.

Challenges Depression

Talking mental health

potofcallaloo February 5, 2015 10 Comments anxiety battling depression Borderline personality disorder complex PTSD Mental health pain PTSD stigma

Every year 1 in 4 people are affected by mental health illnesses, but are afraid to talk about them for fear of repercussions. Mind and Rethink Mental…

The Brighter Side

My first novel

potofcallaloo November 17, 2014 No Comments Borderline personality disorder coping mechanisms Depression fibromyalgia forgetting fibromyalgia mental illness PTSD writing for therapy

Coming Soon *** I wrote this post and published it with no content but then I thought I should explain one thing. Some of you…

Challenges Depression Moods

We Never Walk Alone

potofcallaloo September 7, 2014 2 Comments Depression fibromyalgia hope lost hope PTSD suicide

It’s been some of those weeks when, while encouraging people to hope, I’ve been simultaneously trying to convince myself. You know what I’m saying? When…