Hey there! Picture this: growing up in New York projects, not knowing a word of English, and juggling odd jobs. Fast forward to adulthood; I’m a nurse with years spent in high-pressure medical settings. So when COVID-19 hit, I was all in, but little did I know the toll it would take on me.
After months of witnessing tragedy, the weight of it all hit me like a ton of bricks. I found myself drowning in chaos, facing the trauma daily. It wasn’t until 2009 when I finally sought help and was diagnosed with PTSD.
The aftermath was brutal – the nightmares, the weight loss, and the constant reminders of loss. It got to a point where even the thought of food triggered me. The turning point came in 2022 when a nightmare pushed me to seek a new path.
Embarking on a journey of healing, I tried different therapies, but it wasn’t until Deep TMS that I saw a glimmer of hope. This FDA-cleared treatment changed my life, reawakening parts of me that had lain dormant for years.
Slowly but surely, I began to reclaim my life – from mundane tasks to finding joy in simple things. It wasn’t a quick fix, but with perseverance, progress came. And while PTSD still lingers, I no longer let it define me.
If you’re struggling with mental health, know this: you’re not alone, and there is hope. It took me years to find what worked for me, but the journey was worth it. Stay strong, keep seeking, and never lose hope.
Gulden, a dedicated nurse with a heart of gold, found her way back to the light after years of battling inner demons.