The wonderful nurses who change my dressings three times a week tell me my burn is getting better. Following the physiotherapist exercisess my movement is so good they don't need to see me again.
However, the psychologist tells me there is more work to do.
Last week I was on a high - I'm OK, I;, dealing with this, any memories or flashbacks I bat away, I get smell memory so cover my nose. My way of dealing with it - but apparently not good - these aversion tactics are symptoms of PTSD (post traumatic stress syndrome).
I've also been very good at compartmentalising a situation (for example being raped) into a box- it's happened, put it away.
Numerous compartmentalising led to my breakdown a few years ago so I am trying my best not to do so with my burn injury,. It is so hard to do.
The Eastender episode tonight was building up to a fire moment - I had my ears, eyes & nose covered for the majority of the episode.
The hospital are helping me through this and I am thankful that they consider the feelings of individuals and the circumstance as opposed to taking a one size fits all attitude.
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