PTSD across the lifespan.
[diagram: ptsd across the lifespan. there are four light gray columns on a dark gray background. each column is labeled with black text. bullet points are shown as white text on blue cubes.
first column: a light gray column on a dark gray background. this column is labeled “very young child” in black text. beneath this title, there are five blue cubes with white text inside, functioning as bullet points.
- “generalized fears such as separation anxiety
- avoidance of situations
- sleep disturbances
- preoccupation with words or symbols
- play that repeats themes of the trauma”
second column: a light gray column on a dark gray background. this column is labeled “elementary-aged-children” in black text. beneath this title, there are six blue cubes with white text inside, functioning as bullet points.
- “poor time recall when remembering trauma related events
- omen formulation: the belief that there were warning signs that predicted the event
- issues with impulse control and risk taking
- problems with self-image
- difficulty with focus
- references to the trauma in play, art work or stories”
third column: a light gray column on a dark gray background. this column is labeled “teens” in black text. beneath this title, there are six blue cubes with white text inside, functioning as bullet points.
- “impulsive and aggressive behaviors
- possible insomnia or nightmares
- preoccupation with revenge
- may numb feelings
- may be suicidal
- post-traumatic reenactment by incorporating aspects of the trauma into daily life”
fourth column: a light gray column on a dark gray background. this column is labeled “adults” in black text. beneath this title, there are seven blue cubes with white text inside, functioning as bullet points.
- “may be suicidal
- intrusive thoughts
- difficulty being focused in the present
- re-experience flashbacks with hyper arousal symptoms
- possible insomnia or nightmares
- diminished interest in participating in activities
- feel detached or estranged from others”]
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me: i’m good! i’m happy! nothing is wrong, i’m safe! :)
me, remembering something: oh no
me, continuing to remember things: oh No™️
Isn’t it funny how everyone is like background characters in other people’s stories. Except me of course because I’m sexy and important. But like, all of you guys
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recovery is not ‘soon i will be untouched, perfect, and in a permanent state of bliss. i will be healed and all will be well, forever.’
recovery is ‘i will continue to survive despite what happens, i will find ways to cope instead of continually tearing myself down. i will recover and will see myself in a light that i never thought was possible.’
Reminded of this excerpt from Getting Through the Day: Strategies for Adults Hurt as Children by Nancy J. Napier: “It also helps to remember that healing occurs in a spiral. We swing around again and again to the same old issues, but at different turns of the spiral. Each time we confront a similar feeling or reaction we have yet another opportunity to learn and to heal. Each time, we bring with us whatever new understanding we have gained since the last time we cycled through this particular difficulty.”
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