Comments on: A Crash Course in PTSD

By: jessicacoles

jessicacoles — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:38:00 +0000

PTSD causes your brain to get stuck in danger mode. Even after you're no longer in danger, it stays on high alert. Your body continues to send out stress signals, which lead to PTSD symptoms. Studies show that the part of the brain that handles fear and emotion (the amygdala) is more active in people with PTSD.

By: Keith Jackson

Keith Jackson — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:11:08 +0000

In reply to Handel Johnson. Hi Handel, Thank you for your comment, and for your generosity of spirit in asking about my welfare. I am doing very well, both physically and mentally. It's not an experience I shall ever put out of my mind 100%, but today I have the power to frame it to suit me. In fact, it's something I now consider almost a blessing. It's probably a state of mind best described in our article on Post-Traumatic Growth, which resonated strongly with me. Kind regards, Keith

By: Handel Johnson

Handel Johnson — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:12:01 +0000

Hi Keith: Good day. I recently bumped into your article. Though it has six years since you wrote it, I have decided to reach out to you from a humanitarian point of view. The dictionary indicates that another word for "humanitarian" is "considerate". At first, as I typed, I thought it ridiculous and changed my mind, but you know what? Be it six years or six months, it is always important to be considerate. A simple, "How are you coping?" or "How are you feeling now?" etc are considerate and soothing words. How are you Keith? I hope that you have bounced back well fand are that are doing much, much better.

By: Keith Jackson

Keith Jackson — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:31:00 +0000

In reply to Mika. Hi Mika, Thanks for your comment. And it reassuring to know there are understanding people out there. A friend of mine who read the blog made a good point about trauma. She said: "There is no hierarchy of trauma. None is worse than any other. If it has traumatised you then it has traumatised you regardless of how 'bad' it was."

By: Midgie Thompson

Midgie Thompson — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 07:36:13 +0000

Hi Keith,
Thanks for sharing your experience. I think it is very important that anyone who has experienced 'trauma' (be that in the battle field, a major accident or some sorting emotional) be can triggered.

Many people are not even aware that they have, in NLP terms, 'achors' that trigger an emotional response. Yet, once you become aware that you have been triggered, you can reassure yourself (if you have that awareness) that you are not in that same stressful situation as before and that you are alright now.

By: Midgie Thompson

Midgie Thompson — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 07:32:55 +0000

In reply to Mika. Hi Mika, Thanks for sharing. I think that is an excellent idea to offer your office spaces as a 'safe space' and just allow the other person space to talk if need be. I wonder what it would be like if you reached out from time to time to check in with the person who has PTSD to see how they are doing. Do you think the occasional, how are you doing, would be a good thing?

By: Mika

Mika — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:38:59 +0000

I've also experienced PTSD and will definitely have empathy and understanding. I will also let the other person know that my office space is a 'safe space' for them. Understanding without intruding and showing interest without being selfishly curious/nosey is a massive gift to a person with PTSD.