I saw my massage therapist seeing my doctor and brought her up to speed there, my doctor did document my PTSD, dissociation and anxiety filled experience. That way, should I ever be called again, I can go to the doctor’s office and get a note excusing me from jury duty. I certainly did not expect that this time would be any different from the jury duty I did 20 years ago, but I was wrong.
As I explained to my massage therapist during a life coaching session, I had no idea I would have such a strong reaction. I realized however, that the previous jury duty was before I realized I had multiple personalities.
My massage therapist asked me about anytime during my past when I had a similar experience. As I said yes, she asked me when that was. She asked me how old I was, and I replied young. I remember seeing a photo of me (in my mind) as a child going through something similar, though it wasn’t in a good or positive way. It’s a snapshot that suddenly came up as she asked that question. I did not describe the scene in my mind, though I realize now I must do that.
I will say that this particular incident concerning jury duty only happened on April 1st of this year. What an April Fool’s joke! Currently this is an ongoing process. I still need to work through the anxiety that persists along with the continued effects of this entire situation.
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