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Summary

A woman experiences intense emotional episodes triggered by everyday stimuli, which have escalated since a significant life event 11 years prior, affecting her daily life and interactions.

Abstract

The narrative describes a woman who is overwhelmed by emotional triggers from her environment, such as scents, music, and objects, which remind her of a traumatic event that occurred 11 years ago. These triggers lead to episodes characterized by physical symptoms like a racing heart and mental distress, causing her to lash out at inanimate objects and neglect her responsibilities. Her daily life is impacted as she struggles with household chores, caring for her children, and maintaining her composure in public. The story hints at an underlying trauma that has not been addressed, leaving her to cope with the consequences in isolation.

Opinions

  • The woman's emotional state is portrayed as fragile and easily disturbed by seemingly innocuous stimuli.
  • Her reactions suggest a deep-seated trauma that has not been resolved, impacting her mental health and ability to function normally.
  • The narrative implies that her condition is worsening, as indicated by the increasing intensity of her episodes.
  • There is a sense of isolation and lack of support, as she deals with her struggles without mention of help from others.
  • The story may be seen as a call for greater awareness and support for individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress or similar conditions.

100 WORDS

She Got Shut-Off From The World

Thrifty Words 100 Challenge #29: Triggered

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The lingering cologne at the store. The fading song on the radio. The red car in the parking lot.

She felt herself spiraling. Her heart raced, her palms got clammy, her stomach growled.

The episodes intensified.

They loomed large in her sleep. They glared at her when she awoke. They cloaked her with dread.

She snapped at the cashier and yelled at the ATM machine.

The kids had homework, the dog hadn’t been walked in a week. The tower of dishes and fortress of laundry grew by the day.

On this day, eleven years ago, her world turned upside down.

Thanks to Jonica Bradley for the prompt.

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PTSD
Self
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