Living with Complex PTSD: A Personal Story & Video
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Some days, healing looks like soft rituals and deep breaths.
Other days, it looks like sitting in your car, crying, unsure why a small thing hit so hard.
This video is one of those moments.
Not polished, not planned. Just real.
Complex PTSD isn’t just a diagnosis—it’s a daily experience. It’s being easily startled, avoiding closeness, or needing days to recover from something others would forget in minutes.
It’s living on high alert while pretending you’re calm.
It’s dissociating in a room full of people who think you’re “doing better.”
I’m sharing this video because I know what it’s like to feel like no one gets it. And I want to say this: You’re not broken. You’re adapting. And that’s something sacred.
This video is one of those moments.
Not polished, not planned. Just real.
It’s living on high alert while pretending you’re calm.
It’s dissociating in a room full of people who think you’re “doing better.”
I’m sharing this video because I know what it’s like to feel like no one gets it. And I want to say this: You’re not broken. You’re adapting. And that’s something sacred.
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What to Do When You’re Triggered:
1. Name What’s Happening
Say it out loud or write it down: “I feel triggered right now. My nervous system is reacting, but I am safe.” Naming it helps your brain shift out of panic.
2. Use Your Senses to Ground You
Grab an ice cube, splash cold water on your face, rub your hands together, or say five things you can see. Pull your body back to the present moment.
3. Move Gently, Breathe Slowly
Even rocking, swaying, or stepping side to side helps your body release adrenaline. Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, breathe out for 6. Repeat until you feel just a bit more here.
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This journey is not linear, but it is holy.
If this video touches you, share it. Comment below. Let others know they’re not alone.