Positive speech, joy.

I recently went through a traumatic event and I am processing PTSD. I’m getting there with a lot of skilled therapists. The challenge I’m having is that when I meet people, I can’t seem to introduce myself without bringing my trauma into the conversation. It is is still heavy around me . I don’t tell the whole story, but I kind of hinted at it, and it seems to burden people or freak them out. I just don’t know how to be cheerful and real when I am still in this state of recovery. My question is, is there some sort of Jewish guideline or law about being only joyful and positive around other people? I’m Jewish, but not very religious so please excuse my question comes across as being somewhat ignorant. I think understanding the Jewish perspective on this would help me frame a new goal for speaking with other people so I can connect better, and not feel so down.

Shalom!

Thank you for your question.

We are saddened to hear what you are going through and we offer our prayers for a speedy recovery from all this.

Below please find some articles which we hope you will find inspiring on how to be happier in life:

https://torah.org/torah-portion/ravfrand-5762-kisavo/

https://aish.com/3-keys-to-being-happy/?utm_source=googlegrants&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=19561819333&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0t63BhAUEiwA5xP54d7rA35jPEHV-5SP4ov9O694-abLFS7WJ7sKdwztsKwV7gW9HE3JNhoC6mgQAvD_BwE