One week later

It has been a week since my big story telling session. That was a heavy day.

Next appointment: tomorrow.

Seems like a perfect time to reflect back on the week.

On the day after the therapy I felt as if I had been to a university exam and a funeral on the same day. Since then there have been significant changes:

Sleeping: deeper/ better. Feels so good to wake up refreshed.

Overall mood: generally happier/lighter Attention span: short and scatty. Well, my brain does have a few big files open and programmes running. PTSD symptoms: worse. Hypersensitivity. 2 new nightmares. Flashback. Tinnitus. I'm optimistic and have been reassured that as I tell my stories over and over again, my PTSD symptoms will gradually decrease.

It feels so good to have told and re-filed the story that has been festering in my head for the past 37 years. So glad to have this opportunity of such powerful therapy.