Every trauma and every response is going to be different - not better or worse, but different. And the thing is that every single trauma is valid. Every reaction is valid. And for any person to downplay that? That person would be terrible.
But it's hard when YOU (the general you, and sometimes the YOU you) are the person downplaying - saying it could be worse, others have it worse, and so forth. I don't know if you've read my entry yet, but it's... along the same lines, just down a different path. And it's about PTSD as well, and trauma, and how I ended up responding. And it's valid. And it's no better or worse than your experiences - it's different. The problem is that people get wrapped up in this "better or worse" thing, and then, no one gets help.
I'm really glad that you no longer have such quick trigger times and no longer need medication. I myself will never see that day, so I am honestly happy when I hear of others who improve to such a great level. That truly gives me great relief for you. I'm glad you found your key. This was a wonderful entry and take on the prompt, and I was able to relate on a very deep level. I hate saying trite things like "I understand," so I'll say that I witness this, and hear this, and thank you for writing it.
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Date: 2018-11-16 02:15 am (UTC)But it's hard when YOU (the general you, and sometimes the YOU you) are the person downplaying - saying it could be worse, others have it worse, and so forth. I don't know if you've read my entry yet, but it's... along the same lines, just down a different path. And it's about PTSD as well, and trauma, and how I ended up responding. And it's valid. And it's no better or worse than your experiences - it's different. The problem is that people get wrapped up in this "better or worse" thing, and then, no one gets help.
I'm really glad that you no longer have such quick trigger times and no longer need medication. I myself will never see that day, so I am honestly happy when I hear of others who improve to such a great level. That truly gives me great relief for you. I'm glad you found your key. This was a wonderful entry and take on the prompt, and I was able to relate on a very deep level. I hate saying trite things like "I understand," so I'll say that I witness this, and hear this, and thank you for writing it.