What you should know

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December 11, 2017: When I or anyone else is dealing with PTSD flashbacks, it's not pretty. When I feel threatened, I get on the extreme defensive end when there is no need to be. I reach the fight or flight mode. I'm ready to fight or I'm ready to run, and sometimes it's both. I found this in my readings about PTSD. Just a list of things you should know about when dealing with someone who has PTSD.

1. Give me space when I need to be alone – don’t overwhelm me with questions. I’ll come and talk to you when I’m ready.
2. Get away from me if I am out of control, threatening, or violent.
3. Be patient with me, especially if I am irritable.
4. Don’t personalize my behavior when I explode or get quiet.
5. Learn and rehearse a time out process.
6. Don’t patronize me or tell me what to do. Treat me with respect and include me in conversations and decision making.
7. Don’t pity me.
8. Don’t say “I understand” when there are some things that you cannot understand.
9. Realize that I have unpredictable highs and lows – good and bad days.
10. Anticipate my anniversary dates – recognize that these could be tough times.
11. I’d like to share my traumatic experiences with you, but I fear overwhelming and losing you.
12. I want to be close to you and share my feelings, but I’m afraid to and sometimes I don’t know how to express my emotions.
13. I also fear your judgement.
14. Know that I still love you and care about you, even if I act like a jerk sometimes.
15. Don’t ask me to go to crowded or noisy places because I’m uncomfortable in those settings.

http://nothingbutroomblog.com/2015/02/wed-like-family-know-living-ptsd.html

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