L.Myers MSN RNC CSN

When you’ve experienced a loss of a loved one, health, and/ or financial ruin it can be a devastating experience. How you handle it depends on your emotional intelligence, support systems, and previous experience. You can only carry so much trauma until you break which can manifest in different ways. As the old saying goes, “Pressure bursts pipes.” In order to manage trauma or post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), you must recognize that the battle is not yours.

I’ve experienced trauma as a nurse and a patient. You learn to suppress events in order to cope with the pain. I’ve dealt with unbelievable patient experiences and as a nurse, you have to minimize the event to continue to provide the best care for patients. Working in the medical profession, you learn to lean on others for support. It’s common to ignore your health during emotional distress, but we must make it uncommon. Stress, depression, and anxiety can also cause physical and mental distress. It’s nice to be told how strong you are as a person, but you don’t have a choice. Get help by speaking with a trusted friend and by seeking a therapist!

“Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health.” Lauren Fogel Mersy, n.d. “All stress, anxiety, depression, is caused when we ignore who we are, and start living to please others.” To maintain wellbeing, individuals need to recognize their inner strengths.

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