2. Avoidance: Steering clear of places, people, or activities that trigger memories of the trauma. You may find yourself shutting down or refusing to talk about it.
3. Negative Changes in Thinking and Mood: Persistent feelings of negativity, hopelessness, and detachment from loved ones.
4. Changes in Physical and Emotional Reactions: Symptoms like feeling jumpy, struggling with sleep, or experiencing unexplained anger and irritability.
My Journey with PTSD
My battle with PTSD began after a car accident. Initially, I dismissed my flashbacks as normal stress. However, when nightmares became relentless and even car horns triggered panic, I realized I needed help. Acknowledging PTSD was both a relief and a hurdle—it marked the start of my recovery.
