One Survivor Story | Jessie Huang

Jessie Huang

Mar 12
2 min

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. Conflict nags away ...

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Jessie Huang

Feb 7
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 think I really fuck...

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Jessie Huang

Jan 21
1 min

better.

better just to hide it. better just to hide it. better just to hide it. it's-

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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 21, 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 3, 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

Sep 23, 2019
2 min

PTSD Diaries: Prozac Edition | Pt. 2

Progress reporting weeks 2-7 of taking Prozac to treat PTSD.

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Jessie Huang

Aug 11, 2019
2 min

PTSD Diaries: Prozac Edition | Part 1

Progress reporting first two weeks on Prozac to treat PTSD.

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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 6, 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 threatened to me du...

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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. For one year, that day...

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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 insomnia symptoms. Nightmar...

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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 believe PTSD is an anxi...

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Jessie Huang

Apr 11, 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 I've wanted to try, t...

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