Does anyone struggle with Fourth of July trauma? Or trauma anniversaries. I experience flashbacks and panic attacks every year on this day, but every year it seems like I forget how to deal. I would prefer not to use substances to help this year. What do y’all do to cope on this day since you can’t really run away from it? This day or any other trauma anniversary. Is there anything that helps you get through the day?
Yeah I feel that alot- expressly when I'm forced to go to the events. Which is why one of the reasons I have D.I.D and I swich with a alter that can handle it. But when I can't switch, it depends on how bad it Is and how much I'm backed into a corner.
I suggest something you can tune into so much you forget about the outside world.
I have that happen to me too, my traumatic experience happened on 08/27/1997 and even though it's been 25yrs ago the 2 weeks leading up to that date into 2 weeks after it seems like are the worst for the Night terrors and my body will go into panic mode. My family and close friends try to help but no one wanted to know the full details of what happened to me not even my Mom so it's hard for anyone to fully understand what I'm going through. I'm still in search of a good therapist, I'd like someone who is female and has experience working with others that have gone through this so that maybe just maybe I can start the healing process even after 25yrs, is that even possible?
mine started in 7/4/96. I am right there with you. I can't believe the reaction afters many years. I hate it. And that sucks and is a big window of trouble. My window usually extends afterward more than before. Mostly anyway. That sucks that you weren't able to tell someone. Bc sometimes just the fact that someone else knows helps, me at least. Healing is possible, even after this long. It is just a hard-as-shit road. We survived tho. And we do every day despite the hell we went through.
definitely having a good therapist makes it all much better to cope with. It’s so nice having someone you can say everything to bluntly and they don’t end the conversation like my family does.
My trauma I’m healing from goes back almost 20 years now and some of these feelings I’ve been clinging on to for years with the guilt and pain and panic and graphic memories.. and I’m finally able to let some of it go now and move forward with the help of my therapist. I never thought that would be possible.
It’s never too late to heal and live the life you both deserve. Don’t give up on seeking help! 💕
Yeah any noise I cant control stresses me tf out so much I start crying from being overwhelmed. I've been doing good this week tho. Only cried once. Focusing on breathing has worked better than it usually does
4th of July is a traumaversary for me as well! Halloween too. It really sucks, especially since the topics are brought up so often. If you wanna chat I'm here to support you on this rough day
oh my gosh. Halloween for me too! It does suck bc ppl have such good memories of these days and they are h*ll to even hear about, make me want to crawl out of my skin. If I'm able to function online, I may just take you up on this! Thank you!
yeah exactly! I have some childhood memories of halloween myself that have just been soured now. Hope today was alright for you. I ended up in a bit of a spiral but a day of rest alone has helped a little.
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Does anyone struggle with Fourth of July trauma? Or trauma anniversaries. I experience flashbacks and panic attacks every year on this day, but every year it seems like I forget how to deal. I would prefer not to use substances to help this year. What do y’all do to cope on this day since you can’t really run away from it? This day or any other trauma anniversary. Is there anything that helps you get through the day?
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