1. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Rooted in Trauma
Caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event (combat, abuse, accidents, etc.)
Symptoms: Flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, irritability
Misunderstood as being dramatic when in fact it's a survival response gone into overdrive
Often hidden due to stigma, many with PTSD don’t talk about it until it explodes..
Silent Drowning
Not always linked to trauma—can stem from chemical imbalances, chronic stress, or unknown causes
Symptoms: Hopelessness, fatigue, lack of interest, sleep/appetite changes, suicidal thoughts
Depression can look like laziness or moodiness from the outside, but it’s a heavy internal battle
Often confused with being weak, when it’s h
Real Struggles or Misjudged Behavior?
The term is often used negatively but sometimes people reaching out do need attention, just not in the way people assume
Yes, there are cases of manipulative behavior but many who are labeled as “attention-seeking” are actually in emotional pain.
Asking for help doesn’t make someone fake—it means they’re fighting to be seen, even if they don’t know how to express it
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