Trauma- and stressor-related disorders

Hannah Gibson, MBChB

Reprinted from the "Responding to Feelings" issue of Visions Journal, 2021, 16 (4), pp. 22-23

Front line, according to the Canadian Oxford Dictionary: “A role or position of immediate involvement with crises, social problems, etc.”¹

Lisa Melton

Reprinted from the "Responding to Feelings" issue of Visions Journal, 2021, 16 (4), pp. 9-11

Jillian’s story of depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance use is a story of pain—and self-discovery. She recognizes her early warning signs and that ignoring or minimizing them means slipping down a rabbit hole of self-loathing and despair. She also accepts that she needs a community around her. With growing insights, Jillian shares with readers seven of her most valuable steps for self-care and recovery.

I had a serious motor vehicle accident nine years ago while working for a very high-paced software company. I was in Ottawa—far from my home in Vancouver—driving to a client’s suburban location. Another driver wasn’t paying attention when changing lanes and rear-ended me at high speed. I ended up in a multi-car accident involving nine vehicles.