Mikaela Shiffrin: PTSD & Ski Crash Trauma
- Mikaela shiffrin, the World Cup's most decorated alpine skiier, is confronting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a painful injury sustained in late November.
- Shiffrin suffered a puncture wound to her abdomen and severe oblique muscle trauma when she crashed into two gates after a tumble.
- in a personal essay, Shiffrin revealed the mental challenges have been as difficult as the physical ones.
Mikaela Shiffrin, facing post-traumatic stress disorder, bravely shares her struggles after a devastating ski injury. The World Cup’s most decorated alpine skier reveals the mental toll of the trauma: self-doubt and a questioning of her motivation. The recent crash, compounded by other traumatic events, including her fiancé’s accident and the loss of her father, created a “perfect storm” for PTSD. Shiffrin is now working with a psychologist and fighting to regain her joy and confidence. News Directory 3 is following this story closely.Explore how Shiffrin is finding her way back to herself. Discover what’s next …
Mikaela Shiffrin Opens Up About PTSD After Skiing Injury
Mikaela shiffrin, the World Cup’s most decorated alpine skiier, is confronting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a painful injury sustained in late November. The incident occurred during a giant slalom race in Killington,Vermont.
Shiffrin suffered a puncture wound to her abdomen and severe oblique muscle trauma when she crashed into two gates after a tumble. She described the pain as feeling like a knife was stabbing her and remaining inside.
in a personal essay, Shiffrin revealed the mental challenges have been as difficult as the physical ones. The crash has impacted her self-confidence. She returned to World Cup competition in late January,but skipped the giant slalom event.
“There were some extremely low moments,” Shiffrin wrote,admitting to second-guessing herself and questioning her motivation. “I kind of couldn’t care less if I ever race again,” she recalled thinking on bad days.
Shiffrin is working wiht a psychologist and has connected the recent crash to other traumatic events, including a separate crash in early 2024, her fiancé Aleksandar Aamodt Kilde’s serious ski crash in January 2024, and the death of her father five years ago.
She emphasized that the puncture wound may have created a “perfect storm situation for PTSD to take hold.”
Despite the challenges, Shiffrin remains optimistic and says she is “getting back to a place of joy.”
“All I can do is smile with recognition,” she wrote. “As, finally….I feel like myself again.”