Let me tell you a story! I wanted to draw something fierce for CPTSD as we all know what you have to go through to unfortunately have this condition.
Hell, literal hell.
From meeting many of you at the markets, I decided to redesign my PTSD design from a cat to a CPTSD Lion. Hoping that more of you resonate with this and some just didn't like cats 😅
Most cases with PTSD are complex but only you know what you went through. We here at Innabox totally understand too and find ourselves in some interesting conversations in person with you guys 😂
For those who have REALLY been through it with trauma, this is for you. 💔🥺
Useful contacts for PTSD:
Mood Juice PTSD self-help
Website : www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/posttrauma.asp
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS self-help leaflets: www.ntw.nhs.uk/pic/selfhelp
Anxiety UK
User-led organisation which supports people with anxiety disorders, including PTSD.
Phone: 08444 775 774 (Mon-Fri 9:30-17:30)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
ASSIST (Assistance Support and Self Help in Surviving Trauma)
Not-for-profit organisation offering therapists trained in trauma-focused CBT, EMDR and treating complex PTSD.
Phone: 01788 560 800
Website: www.assisttraumacare.org.uk
Combat Stress
Charity offering support to ex-Service men and women of all ages with mental ill-health.
Phone: 0800 138 1619 (24 hours)
Email: contactus@combatstress.org.uk
Website: www.combatstress.org.uk
Freedom from Torture
Support, practical advice and treatment for survivors of torture. Has access to language interpreters.
Phone: 020 7697 7777 (admin)
Email: via website
Website: www.freedomfromtorture.org
Rape Crisis
Support for survivors of rape and sexual assault.
Phone: 0808 802 9999 (Helpline open 12:00-14:30 and 19:00-21:30 daily)
Email: rcewinfo@rapecrisis.org.uk (general enquiries)
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
UK Psychological Trauma Society
Online list of UK trauma services.
Website: https://ukpts.org/guidance/
Veterans UK
Government body offering support for veterans.
Phone: 0808 1914 218 (open 7.30 – 18:30 Monday to Thursday; and 7.30 – 17:00 Friday)
Email: veterans-uk@mod.uk
Website: www.veterans-uk.info/