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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