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Lucas.exe

Updated 1y ago

Celebrating a small victory in my PTSD recovery

I don't have anyone to be proud of me so I'm just gonna post it here. I got a shower today and i didnt have a panic attack during it! that probably means nothing to whoever reads this but I'm really happy since this is the first time since my PTSD started kicking my butt.

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Mima1226

2y

Be proud of yourself.
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Elianah

2y

I'm so so proud! I was assaulted a few times two over two and a half years ago and still shower with the lights off, but remember how proud I was when I could shower at all. Go you!!
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Lucas.exe

2y

thank you!!! I have a really hard time with showers so this is probably the first time in a month or so that I washed my hair 😅. I try to get a little better every day ♡
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Irelan

2y

Lucky you! I still can't yet, but I'm still trying. See you on the other side my friend.
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Lucas.exe

2y

rooting for you!!
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Cece7

2y

you can do it! It takes some time but you will get there. 💕
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ryland595

2y

take small steps my friend.. try turning the lights off and listening to music that brings you joy. Or if you have a safe space toy or something you hold with you try to relieve some of the stress with it. You got this love and I'm proud of you
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Horror_Boi93

2y

Hey, that's a huge step, especially if you have PTSD or Depression, so yeah, you should be proud! I'm proud of you!
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Lucas.exe

2y

🥺 thank you
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HyenaClan

2y

With PTSD and depression that’s a major accomplishment. Congratulations🌻
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Lucas.exe

2y

thanks 🤗
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Option_Unavailable

2y

Congrats! When struggling with PTSD and/or depression accomplishments like this are definitely worth celebrating!
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Lucas.exe

2y

🤗
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MagicHrt

2y

I was smiling as I was reading your post, I am truly happy that you were able to shower today and proud of all of those we were able to do that too, I know for some it may seem like nothing but really this something is a huge thing and I’m happy that we’re doing the little things we couldn’t do, one step at a time is all it takes ❤️❤️ keep it up
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Lucas.exe

2y

🥺🥺🥺 thank youuu
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MagicHrt

2y

Be proud of your small accomplishments !!
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ChrisTea

2y

❤️❤️❤️ That's awesome!! Any day I can drag my butt into the shower is a major victory. Definitely be proud❤️❤️❤️
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carljr.hardees

2y

So proud of you! Anything that you can start doing that you couldn't do before is a huge step! 🤗👍👍
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cupidxoxo

2y

That's absolutely lovely good job dearie ❤️ ^^ a little trick for you try playing some of your favorite music when showering, having something positive to overcome the negative is always good ❤️❤️❤️ take care
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Cece7

2y

That is seriously amazing! I remember when I could start taking showers without panic attacks too. I had no idea others had this same struggle with ptsd and showers. I always thought I was the weird one out 😂 but seriously that is amazing. Soon enough your showers will turn into a place that calms you as you escape from the stress of life instead of being something you have to prepare for. You got this and you’re so strong to keep pushing through everything each day. Don’t give up on your healing journey. 💕
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ryland595

2y

I'm so incredibly proud of you! I know how much of a struggle that can be. The trick that I used in order to be able to take a shower was to shower in the dark with a candle or some small sense of light. That has been helping me get through the years with PTSD. You are doing a fantastic job! Reading your post made me so happy for you.
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kimmiekins

2y

I'm proud of you! I have mental and physical illnesses, and I know how much of a Big Deal a shower can be. 💕

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