Maxene Magalona to people dealing with PTSD: 'You are not alone. I feel you.'

Maxene Magalona explained in a lengthy Instagram post what happens to a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.

According to the actress, she initially thought that only those who went through life-threatening situations will have PTSD.

"When I first heard about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, I thought it was a condition that only affects war veterans and those in the military who have been in life-threatening situations. Now, I am aware that it can affect anyone who has suffered a traumatic experience such as natural disasters, vehicular accidents, robberies, sexual assault, abuse, domestic violence, bullying or grief due to the death of a loved one."

Maxene mentioned an author and psychiatrist and what she learned about PTSD.

"According to author and psychiatrist Bessel Van der Kolk, effects of these traumas get stored in our bodies which is why most people who have PTSD are always on fight or flight mode. Personally, I have experienced this myself as I've always noticed that I didn't respond well to stress ever since I was young. I was always overreacting and blowing problems out of proportion."

When Maxene reached adulthood, she revealed how anxiety affected her life.

"By the time I reached adulthood, anxiety was overtaking my life as my mind kept overthinking about problems and I was constantly living in fear, just waiting for the next wrong thing to happen. I was a prisoner of my own mind which was the reason why I was so disconnected from my body. I would get triggered by small things and react as though I was being attacked."

She added, "I didn't feel safe in any environment. I didn't feel safe in my own body."

Maxene said that she is sharing these things to raise awareness about PTSD and to make it known that people with PTSD are not alone.

"Just thought of sharing this today as it is #NationalPTSDAwarenessDay so that those who may be going through the same thing can better understand what they're feeling or experiencing especially during this pandemic. You are not alone. I feel you. 🖤

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