tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896114346747150572.post6494038295577014110..comments2023-04-28T11:50:06.993+01:00Comments on Amy's Mystery Illness: Am I "triggered"?Amziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639288209900035382noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896114346747150572.post-47303748374975151032016-02-09T15:55:17.755+00:002016-02-09T15:55:17.755+00:00Thank you so much hun, know I think the same of yo...Thank you so much hun, know I think the same of you! I'm so glad we've kept in contact :) This means a lot to me, thank you. I hope everything is good with you! xxAmziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639288209900035382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896114346747150572.post-11234740317284544552016-02-08T22:03:14.303+00:002016-02-08T22:03:14.303+00:00Amy I think you're a lovely, brave person and ...Amy I think you're a lovely, brave person and I think you'll really be helping people by speaking so openly. I looked up to you at school and still do now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12414970986728447499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896114346747150572.post-68790823471843696182014-04-06T03:18:43.698+01:002014-04-06T03:18:43.698+01:00I didn't want to assume it was PTSD and I was ...I didn't want to assume it was PTSD and I was actually quite hesitant to call these "triggers" if it wasn't the appropriate term. I'd not heard of PASS before, so will definitely look into it further. I'll be seeing my Psychologist for the second round of CBT soon, so I will talk more about my feelings/triggers related to the abortion too. <br /><br />Thank you very much for this comment, and thank you for reading! :)Amziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639288209900035382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896114346747150572.post-17210343082235635212014-04-05T18:56:34.126+01:002014-04-05T18:56:34.126+01:00I don't really think the triggering is PTSD-re...I don't really think the triggering is PTSD-related. There /is/ a condition based on PTSD called Post-Abortion Stress Syndrome (PASS). Having PTSD is something that affects a person all the time -- the symptoms are almost always there, teetering on the edge, and not always related to one specific theme (e.g. in this case, abortion).<br /><br />PASS, although not recognized by the American Psychiatric Association or the American Psychological Association, seems like a slightly milder version of PTSD that is more targeted. (It also sounds like a lot of <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/imperfect-spirituality/201103/wrestling-regret" rel="nofollow">regret</a>, which can be a contributing factor to depression.)<br /><br />http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/somatic-psychology/201010/post-abortion-stress-syndrome-pass-does-it-existIzzy @ izzy.bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460164195224771667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896114346747150572.post-1111682873115338412014-03-25T00:48:15.022+00:002014-03-25T00:48:15.022+00:00Thankyou so much to both of you, for the lovely co...Thankyou so much to both of you, for the lovely comments :) I still feel a bit strange with this being so out in the open, but if it's a good thing, then it's worth it. <br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear about that Kirstie. I felt/feel exactly the same to be honest! I don't think it's something that you just forget about. Thank you again. It's so good to know I have people to talk to about this. If you ever need to talk, then message me anytime (you too Stephen!) xxAmziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639288209900035382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896114346747150572.post-14900080293529288572014-03-24T03:08:39.491+00:002014-03-24T03:08:39.491+00:00Hey. It's Kirstie of off the twitter.
I had to...Hey. It's Kirstie of off the twitter.<br />I had to have a surgical, i was not in a situation to have a child plus i was not mentally stable.<br /><br />At the time I was numb, it was only couple of months after it sunk in. I know 100% it was the right thing to do, but nearly 10yrs on i feel guilty & have what ifs.<br /><br />The fact you have written this is a feat(??) in its self & i can relate, i was lucky my best mate, boyf & Mum knew.<br /><br />I just wantef to say I understand & can relate.<br />XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308072976176100273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896114346747150572.post-74948836591705856952014-03-10T14:10:22.418+00:002014-03-10T14:10:22.418+00:00Hi. This is Stephen Parry (StephenParry80) from Tw...Hi. This is Stephen Parry (StephenParry80) from Twitter. <br /><br />First of all, I think it's very brave of you to type this. I am sorry to hear of your experiences, but I know it's not sympathy you need or require. :)<br /><br />You talk about triggers. What you have described in your post about abortion really wasn't long ago. I am of the belief that most, if not all, things will heal over time. I always believe that people need to heal/come to terms with things on their own terms, in their own way and in their own time, accepting help where possible.<br /><br />You say you want to have children. Amy, I don't like cliches, but they do tend to be true. It's a cliche, but the fact is life can often surprise people. Who knows what may happen 6 months, 12 months, 2 years or 5 years from now? I wish you nothing but the best of luck in working through this and - who knows? - you may one day have children. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com