Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Fourth of July and PTSD

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!! 

🎇🎇🎇🎇🎆🎆🎆🎆

           


Fourth of July is a celebration when all Americans feel pride in their country and celebrate with beautiful explosions in the sky. This year especially is a year for celebration. We have almost defeated (or at least tamed) Covid-19. We have taken time to open wounds and look at our history as well as our present way of existence. I've always loved watching fireworks and experiencing their beauty through all senses. 

But this year, things have gotten a little bit more complicated. I have been diagnosed with PTSD and a seizure disorder. I don't think I will be able to partake in a full firework display this year but I will still celebrate my country and  enjoy time with my family. 

People often think of veterans and pets when it comes to fear of fireworks, but PTSD can include so many more of the population. Trauma can manifest into PTSD in a variety of ways.

 PTSD symptoms can include:


https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/

I do not expect people to not set off fireworks. That is their right and it is up to me to protect my well-being during the holiday. There are many ways that I can ease the tension during this time. Here is an example that talks about some strategies:


However you choose to celebrate this year, Happy 4th of July!




1 comment:

  1. Hello! It was so nice to read your post as I also have suffered from trauma. Know there is hope and relief coming soon, and that you are not alone. I believe that Covid-19 has now opened the door for people to express themselves without judgement, and I am so grateful for that. Mine started around 10 years ago, and back in that day I felt a lot of shame and judgement from others. As a result, I hid who I was and kept my issues to myself. The fact you can express yourself here in this blog is amazing. I admit I still struggle with sharing my story with others. I am wishing you all the love and support in your recovery and know that you will find that which provides you relief as you are searching. It is a long road at times, and one that many do not understand. But remember, you are a strong soul and even stronger than ever for your experiences. Something that I have found to be very helpful is support groups for people going through similar experiences. It is possible to Google and find online meetings via Zoom. There you can find others who understand you and allow you to express yourself freely and without judgement.

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