Jessie HuangFeb 7, 20201 minJet Lag with PTSD is a Whole 'Nother AnimalI 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...
Jessie HuangOct 3, 20193 minWhy PTSD Makes Time Feel So SlowMany people with PTSD experience significant time distortion. Here's why.
Jessie HuangSep 23, 20192 minPTSD Diaries: Prozac Edition | Pt. 2Progress reporting weeks 2-7 of taking Prozac to treat PTSD.
Jessie HuangAug 11, 20192 minPTSD Diaries: Prozac Edition | Part 1Progress reporting first two weeks on Prozac to treat PTSD.
Jessie HuangJul 9, 20191 minCombating Perfectionism and ShamePerfectionism, shame, and PTSD can be a very debilitating combination.
Jessie HuangMay 21, 20193 minOn The All-Consuming Shame and Anger After TraumaWhen shame reared its ugly head in my life, I felt anger. Heart-pounding, blinding, seething rage.
Jessie HuangMay 6, 20192 minProfessional Skills I Learned From My Criminal Defense AttorneyIn March 2018, I had a traumatizing correspondence with an NYPD detective that I will remember until the day I die. Some things that were...
Jessie HuangApr 25, 20191 minHappy 1 Year Anniversary Of My ArrestOne 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....
Jessie HuangApr 19, 20193 minRemedies I've Tried For PTSD Insomnia, From Best to WorstInsomnia and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are almost a guaranteed pair. Data show up to 91% of patients with PTSD report...
Jessie HuangApr 13, 20193 minI 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...
Jessie HuangApr 11, 20192 minReflections on my first day of group music therapy as a trauma survivorWhile I've frequented solo therapy throughout my adult years, group therapy is an area I lack experience in. It's always been something...
Jessie HuangApr 6, 20191 minA tribute to the police officer who saved my life after domestic violenceAnswering questions on Quora about domestic violence, dealing with law enforcement officers, and the criminal courts in New York City is...
Jessie HuangApr 2, 20193 minHealthier ways to cope instead of drugs and alcohol, from a survivorIn early 2018, days after my ex-partner violently assaulted me by beating me with his shoe, stomp-kicking me, and nearly breaking my...
Jessie HuangMar 26, 20193 min5 Bits of Wisdom from "The Body Keeps The Score" || Part 1Since experiencing trauma in the form of domestic violence, retaliatory arrest, and criminal justice system proceedings, I've...
Jessie HuangMar 22, 20192 minA Survivor's POV: How to deal with shame after domestic violence & abuseShame is a huge component of the aftermath that follows domestic violence and abuse. Even though it's been a little over 1 year since...
Jessie HuangMar 19, 20192 minHow Trauma Silences You and 3 Reasons WhyI'm a well-spoken person, and have always been confident in my abilities to explain and tell stories about my experiences. It took me by...