Jessie Huang
Handling Friendship Conflict with PTSD
I've never been good with conflict. I think a lot of my perfectionism is partly a result of this gross aversion. I just hate the feeling....
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Jessie Huang
- Feb 7, 2020
- 1 min
Jet Lag with PTSD is a Whole 'Nother Animal
I returned to New York from a 10 day trip in Japan this past Sunday. It's now Thursday. Well, technically Friday at 2AM in the morning. I...
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Jessie Huang
- Dec 3, 2019
- 2 min
Refining PTSD Treatment, Struggles With Sobriety, and Glimmers of Hope
PTSD is a helluva drug. Drugs are, also, a helluva drug. Despite the physical and mental toll, I am filled with hope.
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Jessie Huang
- Oct 20, 2019
- 3 min
4 Reasons Cats Are Perfect Therapy Animals For PTSD (And Other Mental Disorders)
Therapy dogs are great, but our feline friends can also effectively help those diagnosed with PTSD and other mental disorders.
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Jessie Huang
- Oct 2, 2019
- 3 min
Why PTSD Makes Time Feel So Slow
Many people with PTSD experience significant time distortion. Here's why.
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Jessie Huang
- Jul 9, 2019
- 1 min
Combating Perfectionism and Shame
Perfectionism, shame, and PTSD can be a very debilitating combination.
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Jessie Huang
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
On The All-Consuming Shame and Anger After Trauma
When shame reared its ugly head in my life, I felt anger. Heart-pounding, blinding, seething rage.
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Jessie Huang
- May 5, 2019
- 2 min
Professional Skills I Learned From My Criminal Defense Attorney
In March 2018, I had a traumatizing correspondence with an NYPD detective that I will remember until the day I die. Some things that were...
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Jessie Huang
- Apr 25, 2019
- 1 min
Happy 1 Year Anniversary Of My Arrest
One year. It's been exactly one year since I turned myself in to NYPD on false felony charges, as an assault victim, and was arrested....
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Jessie Huang
- Apr 19, 2019
- 3 min
Remedies I've Tried For PTSD Insomnia, From Best to Worst
Insomnia and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are almost a guaranteed pair. Data show up to 91% of patients with PTSD report...
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Jessie Huang
- Apr 13, 2019
- 3 min
I had a really bad PTSD flashback. Here's how I got through it.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) flashbacks are incredibly difficult to describe, and aren't the same for everyone. Some experts...
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Jessie Huang
- Apr 10, 2019
- 2 min
Reflections on my first day of group music therapy as a trauma survivor
While I've frequented solo therapy throughout my adult years, group therapy is an area I lack experience in. It's always been something...
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