April 21 - PTG in These Foolish Things

You’ve heard of PTSD, right? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Here’s a blurb from the Mayo Clinic’s website:

Overview. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

But have you heard of PTG? Post Traumatic Growth?

I hadn’t heard that term until I was listening to the Mel Robbins Podcast while driving the three hours to my doc appointments on Friday. She had on this Harvard professor who talked about happiness and how to build the life that you want, and at one point, he started discussing PTG.

And I feel like that might be what’s going on with me right now!

Sure, my blood pressure spiked when I went from my primary care physicians office to my oncologist’s office. That’s classic PTSD!

But I feel like I’m in this state of new possibilities lately. This chart kinda says everything I want to say:

Anyway. I’m excited about today. The rain stopped. It’s cool outside. I’m about to do my workout and then head outside for a good dog walk before heading out to take my mom and dad to lunch. Then I’ll drive the 3 hours back to my place before starting a brand new week.

Lots to do and think about!

Love,
GS