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From a PTSD Survivor (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) I am no doctor or therapist, but I am here to share my own experience of struggling with PTSD. I never even heard the term PTSD until a few years ago when I myself went through a trauma and suffered PTSD. For those around me, it might not have been a major trauma, but it was unquestionably a major incident for me. When we hear the word trauma, we often imagine events like the sudden death of a loved one, a car or a plane crash or something huge. But can we really [...]

REACH OUT   "Talk to someone," "Reach out," "Share your feelings". While these sound like simple and direct requests, it might not be as easy to follow them through. Reaching out is this vague sentiment that people expect everyone to be inherently good at without ever really being taught how to do it. So, if you're not sure what to say while struggling? We understand.   Sometimes, you might not exactly know what you need/want, but you are aware that you're hurting. There might be times when you don't want to confide in your friends or family. Or if it seems [...]

The Pink Elephant Predicament   For the next few moments, don’t think of a pink elephant! … .. . You thought of a pink elephant, didn’t you? The more we try to suppress certain thoughts, the more likely they are to resurface even stronger. This phenomenon is what is referred to as the Ironic Process Theory or, you guessed it right, the Pink Elephant Theory. Understanding the Pink Elephant theory is essential to dealing better with our intrusive thoughts. Most people find it a difficult task to keep unwanted thoughts at bay when told not to, like with the pink elephant [...]