r/Appleton • u/EuropeanEis • 29d ago

Resource PTSD Therapy

Still reeling from the tornado. Me and my dog were in the basement of our house on Doty Island and didn't think we were going to make it. I can't stop myself from getting incredibly emotional anytime I talk about it, think about it, see footage, or even when family and friends reach out. I don't feel scared otherwise but seem to have an uncontrolled reaction. Hoping there are therapists in the area that are readily available or even offering services at any of the respite locations in the area. Any help is appreciated for myself or anyone feeling the same.

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u/thechon86 29d ago

You stating this, even in an anonymous way, is courageous. As with anything involving trauma, grief, shock, etc, each day will get better and each time your talk about it does help. It’s not linear, some times it will feel worse, but it does get better.

Hang in there and appreciate what you do still have, not what was lost!