White clouds blue sky
Sunny day
It’s Tuesday
I make these observations to
‘get grounded’
and bring me back into myself

Heart racing, panicky
Bad thoughts and memories
Past occurrences re-enacting in the present
Negative emotions
Bad body pain
I remind myself that I am ok, that I am safe
That nothing is ‘happening’ to me
Flight response tells me I have to leave
I have to leave NOW

Screaming, crying
I am under attack
These episodes are scary
When it’s over I feel extremely exhausted
I am left feeling numb and flat
Did I just come out of a dream?
I become lifeless, inside and out

Sleep, eat, yoga
Exercise and swim
Reach out to others and stay connected
Go to work and do my chores
I do what I can to get back up after
Getting run over by PTSD.