Addiction

Sometimes the hardest part of PTSD isn’t the loud moments — it’s the quiet ones.
The moments when you’re laughing, talking, doing your best to live normally…
and suddenly something small hits you in a way you can’t explain.

You pause.
You go silent.
You feel that heaviness in your chest again.
And you realize… maybe you’re not as “fine” as you thought.

PTSD has a way of showing up gently, quietly, almost politely — until it doesn’t.
It hides in the things you avoid, the emotions you push down, the questions you don’t want to answer.
It’s the tiredness no one sees, the overthinking no one hears, the fear you can’t fully put into words.

But here’s the truth:
Not being okay does *not* make you weak.
Needing support does *not* make you a burden.
Healing does *not* have a deadline.

And that’s why this community matters.

So I want everyone here to do something important:
Let’s check on each other more.
Let’s reach out, even with a simple “How are you holding up?”
Let’s add one another, stay connected, and not let anyone fight their battles alone — including me.

We’re all carrying something.
And even if we don’t talk about it every day, every one of us deserves someone who cares enough to ask.

Let’s be that for each other.
One message. One check-in. One human moment at a time.
#PTSD #Addiction

The HALT Acronym

HALT is an acronym that represents the four states of being. They are hungry, angry, lonely, and tired. Not only that, but the HALT acronym is also a very helpful tool for people with mental health conditions and who are experiencing addiction because it serves as a reminder for them to ask themselves how they are doing regularly and address their basic physical and emotional needs to stay on track with their sobriety and overall wellbeing.

The HALT Acronym

HALT is an acronym that represents the four states of being. They are hungry, angry, lonely, and tired. Not only that, but the HALT acronym is also a very helpful tool for people with mental health conditions and who are experiencing addiction because it serves as a reminder for them to ask themselves how they are doing regularly and address their basic physical and emotional needs to stay on track with their sobriety and overall wellbeing.

Hi, my name is WitheredWhisper. I'm here because im reaching out here because im struggling a lot and feeling very alone with it right now. I've been dealing with depression, trauma, an eating disorder, suicidal toughts and attempts and substance addiction for a long time now, and some days it just feels overwhelming to keep going. most of the time I hide what im going through from people around me, which makes me feel even more isolated. sometimes it feels like im stuck between wanting help and not wanting to let go of the few ways I have left to cope, even if they're not healthy. I keep asking myself who I am without all this, and honestly, that idea scares me. I would really appreciate hearing Fromm anyone who recognizes themselves in this or parts of it. especially if you've struggled with feeling like you don't deserve support other than you're afraid to be honest because you could lose the only sense og belongning you have. and if anyone reading this needs soneone to talk to who won't judge and can really understand how hard things can get - I am here for you too. sometimes being there for each other can make a difference, even if its just a little bit. if anyone has advice or just wants to talk about how they get through the worst nights, id be grateful. thank you for reading. you're not alone either, even if it feels that way.
#MightyTogether #Depression #PTSD #EatingDisorder #Suicide #Addiction #Anxiety