Maxene lumaban sa C-PTSD: When I was drunk, I would punch and kick doors, cry and scream…

INAMIN ni Maxene Magalona na nakipaglaban siya sa mental health condition na tinatawag na Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder o C-PTSD.

Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, ibinahagi ng aktres ang pinagdaanang pagsubok at paglaban sa pagkakaroon ng C-PTSD.

Nag-post si Maxene ng mahabang mensahe sa Instagram kung saan inilahad niya kung paano niya nadiskubre na ang mga kakaibang nararamdaman niya ay symptoms na pala ng nasabing mental condition.

“I’ve always wondered why it’s socially acceptable for people with physical illnesses to go to the hospital for treatment while those with mental health conditions have to hide and pretend like they don’t have it?” simulang pahayag ni Maxene.

“A couple of years ago, I found myself under a lot of stress, dealing with bouts of anxiety and having episodes of rage.

“I was an adult having embarrassing tantrums but I couldn’t really understand where all the anger was coming from,” aniya pa.

Natatandaan pa niya ang mga panahon na kapag nakainom siya ay may mga ginagawa siyang hindi niya makontrol kaya nagpakonsulta na siya sa doktor.

“When I was drunk, I would punch and kick doors, cry uncontrollably and scream as though I was calling out for help. This was the reason I quit drinking alcohol and finally began seeking psychiatric help early last year.

“I’ll admit that I was hesitant to go at first because I thought that psychiatric therapy was for people who were ‘insane.’

“But I was determined to find out the root cause of my problems so I mustered up the courage to go and to be honest, it was one of the best decisions I ever made,” lahad pa ng anak ng yumaong Master Rapper na si Francis Magalona.

“My therapist helped me figure out that I was experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition known as Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or C-PTSD which is a psychological disorder that can develop due to prolonged and repeated interpersonal trauma

“This was the reason why I was feeling helpless and had difficulty controlling my emotions.

“After we figured out what the problem was, I began taking the necessary steps to heal such as regular therapy, daily yoga, meditation and prayer.”

Inamin din ni Maxene na may pagkakataon na palihim siyang bumibisita sa kanyang doktor, “I was ashamed to be seen at a psychiatrist’s clinic but now, especially with what’s going on in the world today, I believe it’s time we #endthestigma of mental health and start talking about it so that those who need help won’t be afraid to seek it.”

Pagpapatuloy pa niya, “Remember that #youarenotyourmind and although thoughts can be overwhelming, trust that you have the power to heal your past traumas and pain.

“I’m actually glad I found out about my condition because it made me connect to God more than anything and I believe in my heart that He was the one who helped me through it all. #mentalhealthawarenessweek.”