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Originally Posted by HorseJumper929
I've been riding and taking lessons for a year now. I'm on the Interscholastic Equestrian Association, and I have a coach, and he provides horses. There is going to be a new horse coming in, but it's just going to be worse trying to trust again. I can't even trust myself, and Cassy was the first time I had ever given that much trust.
I've been clean from self injury for 3wks, but panic attacks, and flashbacks keep making me think about doing it again. Is this normal for PTSD to flare up like this?
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Gee HorseJumper929, I don't know how I missed your post here.
Sorry to hear about your horse and your experience too.
I can totally relate to everything you are saying. How are you making out with your riding, I hope you find another horse that can help you overcome your loss, it is hard but it sounds like you are still young enough to keep riding and enjoying horses.
The answer to your question is yes, PTSD can flair up again. It can come whenever something unresolved or is lost can happen. Try to keep riding and use that to work your way through the PTSD. Let us know how you are making out.
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