Comments on: Sam’s feeling on returning to classes http://niuneedsanswers.com/2008/02/27/sams-feeling-of-returning-to-classes/ Searching for truth in the wake of a tragedy. A citizen journalism project. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:02:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: yinn http://niuneedsanswers.com/2008/02/27/sams-feeling-of-returning-to-classes/#comment-11 yinn Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:41:56 +0000 http://niuneedsanswers.com/2008/02/27/sams-feeling-of-returning-to-classes/#comment-11 Speaking as a person who's had to deal with PTSD, I can truly say that it WILL get better. As hard as it is, you eventually must pay close attention to your flashbacks and process each thought and emotion associated with them--but only at your own speed, as you are ready. I am guessing that your writing is helping you but please don't hesitate also to hire a professional if it gets too scary or you get to feeling that you're stuck. However, it's not being stuck just to have good days and bad days. The recovery process is never a linear thing. If you are like me you will become impatient with it at times; but if you approach the emotional work as necessary and nurturing you will be very pleased with the person who emerges from the other side. All the best. Speaking as a person who’s had to deal with PTSD, I can truly say that it WILL get better. As hard as it is, you eventually must pay close attention to your flashbacks and process each thought and emotion associated with them–but only at your own speed, as you are ready.

I am guessing that your writing is helping you but please don’t hesitate also to hire a professional if it gets too scary or you get to feeling that you’re stuck.

However, it’s not being stuck just to have good days and bad days. The recovery process is never a linear thing. If you are like me you will become impatient with it at times; but if you approach the emotional work as necessary and nurturing you will be very pleased with the person who emerges from the other side.

All the best.

]]> By: dr. gonzo http://niuneedsanswers.com/2008/02/27/sams-feeling-of-returning-to-classes/#comment-10 dr. gonzo Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:47:04 +0000 http://niuneedsanswers.com/2008/02/27/sams-feeling-of-returning-to-classes/#comment-10 Your posts continue to chill me to the bone. I am so sorry you had to go through this. Stay strong. Your posts continue to chill me to the bone. I am so sorry you had to go through this. Stay strong.

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