PTSD
Navigating the Shadows: Livva Jones' Battle with PTSD
Lyrics
It all seems so familiar, unwanted feelings flood back in
Reflecting on familiar and unwanted emotions resurfacing.
Guess going through it the first time wasn't enough, I just can't win
Expressing frustration at facing a difficult situation again, feeling unable to overcome it.
I didn't ask for this, thought I was healing
Feeling unprepared for the emotional challenges, expecting a period of healing.
Shutting out everyone, memories taking space again
Withdrawing from others to cope with memories resurfacing.
Playing games with PTSD
Describing the emotional struggle as a game involving PTSD.
This post traumatic madness got a hold on me
Acknowledging the grip of post-traumatic madness on the speaker's life.
Knows no boundaries, comes and goes as it pleases
Highlighting the unpredictable nature of PTSD, coming and going without warning.
Playing games with PTSD
Reiterating the emotional struggle as a game, emphasizing the role of PTSD.
Haunting, breaking, crowding me, dealing with PTSD
Describing the haunting, breaking, and overwhelming nature of dealing with PTSD.
Overthinking constantly, I'm dealing with PTSD
Constantly engaging in overthinking as a result of coping with PTSD.
Like when I'm bare faced and don't hear I'm pretty, and they forget the "I", only say "Love you"
Feeling insecure when compliments are lacking or incomplete.
Or when I drive down the freeway, hearing those songs I didn't queue
Associating specific songs with past trauma, triggering distress while driving.
I hate this questioning, I should be feeling
Expressing frustration with questioning one's emotions instead of feeling naturally.
But every time I move too fast, the insecurities come back
Noticing insecurities resurfacing when moving too fast or making decisions.
Playing games with PTSD
Repeating the theme of playing emotional games with PTSD.
This post traumatic madness got a hold on me
Reaffirming the persistent influence of post-traumatic madness on the speaker.
Knows no boundaries, comes and goes as it pleases
Emphasizing the uncontrollable and unpredictable nature of PTSD.
Playing games with PTSD
Continuing to describe the emotional struggle as a game with PTSD.
Haunting, breaking, crowding me, dealing with PTSD
Highlighting the overwhelming and crowding impact of PTSD on the speaker.
Overthinking constantly, I'm dealing with PTSD
Continuing the theme of persistent overthinking as a consequence of dealing with PTSD.
I'm in my head again, won't stop from pounding loud like thunder
Being trapped in one's thoughts, experiencing a loud and persistent internal struggle.
But I'll drown out the noise, I won't let it drag me under anymore
Expressing determination to overcome the noise and not be dragged under by PTSD.
Playing games with PTSD
Reiterating the emotional struggle as a game involving PTSD.
This post traumatic madness got a hold on me
Affirming the persistent grip of post-traumatic madness on the speaker.
Knows no boundaries, comes and goes as it pleases
Reiterating the uncontrollable and unpredictable nature of PTSD.
Playing games with PTSD
Continuing to describe the emotional struggle as a game with PTSD.
Haunting, breaking, crowding me, dealing with PTSD
Highlighting the overwhelming and crowding impact of PTSD on the speaker.
Overthinking constantly, I'm dealing with PTSD
Continuing the theme of persistent overthinking as a consequence of dealing with PTSD.
Say that I'm fine, little white lie, blame it on PTSD
Using a "white lie" to mask the true emotional state, attributing struggles to PTSD.
Spend some nights cryin', know I'll be alright, dealing with PTSD
Acknowledging the difficulty but expressing hope for recovery while dealing with PTSD.
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