Jessie Huang
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
- 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 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 2, 2019
- 3 min
Healthier ways to cope instead of drugs and alcohol, from a survivor
In early 2018, days after my ex-partner violently assaulted me by beating me with his shoe, stomp-kicking me, and nearly breaking my...
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Jessie Huang
- Mar 26, 2019
- 3 min
5 Bits of Wisdom from "The Body Keeps The Score" || Part 1
Since experiencing trauma in the form of domestic violence, retaliatory arrest, and criminal justice system proceedings, I've...
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Jessie Huang
- Mar 22, 2019
- 2 min
A Survivor's POV: How to deal with shame after domestic violence & abuse
Shame is a huge component of the aftermath that follows domestic violence and abuse. Even though it's been a little over 1 year since...
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Jessie Huang
- Mar 12, 2019
- 2 min
[POEM] An abuse & NYPD survivor's take: PTSD is...
PTSD is difficulty discerning whether the man who just glanced at you walking down the street is following you or not. PTSD is waking up...
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Jessie Huang
- Mar 11, 2019
- 4 min
"F*ck It, We'll Do It Live!" Or, why I'm starting One Survivor Story, a blog
Author's Note: This post is not an endorsement for Bill O'Reilly. His infamous quote just really exemplifies my feelings w.r.t. how I...
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