Hidden among the dark forbidden corners of the mind, lay that one searing memory; the one waiting to torment at the slightest chance of weakness, vulnerability, or insecurity. Not a dream, nor even your worst nightmare; a true déjà vu experience of another time. All senses acutely aware, constantly reliving the exquisite horror of yesterday.
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Buzzard
26 comments:
I had that experience, but not from being in the war. Great 55! Thanks for visiting mine.
Powerful and sad. Appreciate you educating your readers on PTSD.
memories come to haunt us...
You described 25 years of my life in 55 words, just now.
We should talk.
Scary! Just right for a make 'em think 55.
very nice...scary place to be, but makes for a wonderful 55....
My heart goes out to you. PSTD is a matter not to be taken lightly. Great 55.
Very eloquent, yet haunting. I hope you have peace now, my friend.
very cool...unfortunately not always in the past.
Very descriptive - I was in the military - but not during war time - I can't imagine! I'm sending peace your way!!
The mind can be a very scary place....especially when something so traumatic lies within a dark forbidden corner of the mind.
"Peace be with you."
BTW, thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog. I love meeting new people when they comment or become followers. Welcome!
PG
You are my hero...I know how difficult this was to write about. It's just another testament to how brave you are. Great 55!
Good job in describing one of the worst types of suffering, just waiting for the next trigger. (Been there...)
That post really did teach me something about PTSD. I never knew that it was a deja vu type experience.
Very chilling.
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Very powerful description. Yes, also familiar to me though I've never been in a war of that kind. Glad I popped over here to read. D
Gripping. The past is always present. Will always be present.
A nightmare indeed, to constantly relive the horrors of war. Thanks for drawing attention to a very real problem which is growing daily.
Buzzard...
A powerful and moving 55 My Friend
Thank you so very much for sharing something this personal with us all.
Please join the Funfest again next Friday...Galen
I've known several veterans who have P.T.S.D. How could one not have it after seeing or witnessing their buddys or best of friends blown to pieces or decapitated from war. Any human being would suffer from it, the human mind wasn't created to witness such violence. My heart crys out for them the pain and horror they have seen,felt,lived. I'm posted also just follow the link provided below.
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Thanks Larry
Again, CONGRATULATIONS!
Very vivid description.
I can relate that to my bad marriage.
Have a great weekend.
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shakira
That must be so terrifying, reliving horrors. You described it so well in 55 words.
Thanks for visiting mine and taking the time to comment.
That vividly portrays a sad and horrible state to be in. Well written!
Powerful. So that is PTSD, huh? Scary. Great 55. You take care/ Jo.
I hate always feeling jumpy.
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I certainly wasn't in any war but writing helps me allow myself to forget haunting things. Great 55! ;-)
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