What didn’t? I learned in counseling, one of the important things to do after a stressful event is to acknowledge what I did well. Too often I totally dismiss what worked. By focusing in on what parts of my plan worked I can build on these strengths. I also need to acknowledge what didn’t work. …
PTSD symptoms rise around the holidays. For some people this time of year is like walking through a minefield of triggers. On my other blog I shared some tips for coping through the Holidays…. This is a reprint from 2014 – information still applies: I added to my list It comes every year, like clock…
This is from Facebook. The article addresses the problems from a military view point. The information applies to others as well. If you are on Facebook liking their page helps spread helpful information on living with PTSD. PTSD Break The Silence SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING Most suicides and suicide attempts are reactions to intense feelings of:…
To me, everyday is suicide prevention day. Sadly, everyday there are more people taking their own lives. Their internal enemies win. Destroying from within is the most difficult thing to protect. In a car or a plane you can put your seat belt on. Walking you stay on the sidewalk. Everyday people do a thousand…
Recently had a conversation with my Dad and sister about things taking a long time. Manna again for 40 years. November is a month of Thanksgiving. It came after the harvest which when the tradition was started was truly a matter of life and death. Many times blessings come in the form of manna. The…
I explored James Ryan’s speech on good questions this week. I hope you had time to read the speech for yourself. Here is his summary: My claim is that if you regularly ask: wait, what, I wonder, couldn’t we at least, how can I help, and what really matters, when it comes time to ask…
I believe in many ways this is the pivotal question that gets distorted in an abuse situation. What really matters was all about appeasing my abuser to survive one more day. What really matters was second guessing and jumping through hoops hoping I made it through them fast enough before the boom fell. Violence and…
How can I help? When I am totally overwhelmed, it is illogical to serve someone else. However, one of life’s paradoxes is helping others helps me feel less overwhelmed. I tested it repeatedly and it works. It is more fun to do dishes at my kids house than at my own house. My heart feels…
I put off this question because it is staring me in the face right now….. “Couldn’t we at least…?” This is the question to ask that will enable you to get unstuck, as they say. It’s what enables you to get past disagreement to some consensus, as in couldn’t we at least agree that we…
I asked for years what was wrong with me. No answers….I asked my parents and my doctor. Nothing. Medical test showed I was healthy….then why did I pass out? My parents told me I was like every other teenager. I talked to other teenagers and they didn’t react like I did. I learned two things…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 