We had an art project in my PTSD therapy group today.  This would be my first art project since… middle school?  I got a lot of comments on it during the group.   I present it here, not for discussion, but just as a way to let you all know how I feel much of the time.

Jax’s Art Project

Not a great photo, but you get the message.   I know that I’m missing some, so I will probably keep adding to it.  But this is what I have so far.

Listed:

• Irritation
• Ignored
• Worthless
• Panic
• Pain
• Shame
• Suspicion
• Trapped
• Attacked
• Loneliness
• Terror
• Yelling
• Anger
• Vulnerable
• Guilt
• Despair
• Annoyed
• Nightmares
• Powerless
• Wrath
• Hard
• Sorrow
• Neglect
• Depression
• Powerless
• Fury
• Darkness
• Hurt
• Invisible
• Embarrassment
• Mistrust
• Rage
• Scared
• Doubt
• Hatred
• Frightened
• Fear
• Inferior
• Sadness
• Crying
• Self-Loathing
• Avoidance
• Resentful

If you have chronic issues with something on this list (everyone?), you should know you aren’t alone.