My sister shared this article with me on Facebook, thanks Judy. http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/advice/kevlar-for-the-mind/2016/07/11/hopeful-sign-combat-veterans-nightmares-insomnia/86937384/ Shares a method called ERRT – Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescription Therapy This method is not new. What is new they are starting to test it. The frustrating part is no one can make money off of this because it is not a new…
Sometimes I write a blog post that belongs on both blogs….today is one of those days. One of the challenges that I have is believing I deserve joy, happiness and fun. I separate them because each one has its own nuance and source. I was introduced to this concept when I read Life’s Uncertain, Eat…
My counselor taught me how to rebel. I needed to rebel against the label of ‘over active imagination,’ ‘unforgiving,’ ‘unreasonable,’ and other negative descriptions that justified my parents treating me like a 3rd class citizen in my home growing up. This disconnect between what the outside world saw and what I experienced. My mother tells…
Finding the therapist that works well with you depends on more than pot luck. Unfortunately, the first counselor you see may not be a person that you can work with. On Facebook I follow Lilly Hope Lucario, she wrote an excellent article on some of the questions to ask a counselor. I recommend going to…
I spent a wonderful few days with family and enjoyed the 4th of July relaxing. I enjoy taking pictures of fireworks but this year I spent it at home with an awesome dinner with DH and keeping our dog comfortable. My sister said that she watched the fireworks on TV and this helped calm her…
People seem to expect that the final reason a person leaves a relationship is something big. Sometimes this is true. However, many times it is a matter of ‘the last straw that broke the camels back.’ The term refers to the piling on and piling on of events or behaviors that put so much stain…
I am very careful with copyright laws. So unless I have permission from the artist I don’t post someone else picture. I try to quote and site words I share. If I make a mistake I will gladly make corrections. However, sometimes I come across some great posters that I wish I made. Next best…
Every so often I come across an awesome picture I want to share. I am very aware of copyright laws. I am thankful this person is willing to share. The picture is the link. http://boggletheowl.tumblr.com/post/41509206591/ive-been-getting-a-lot-of-these-lately-and-i
A comment over on ‘Signs of emotional abuse’ https://ptsd-acceptingcopingthriving.com/2016/06/23/signs-of-emotional-abuse/ pointed out that defending your space, trying to set the ‘record straight’, and other ways of protecting yourself and family may appear like emotional abuse. My DH tried to get me to see that my mother is not a safe person. I argued and suspected him…
I read an article a while back that said in effect that what happens in our early childhood has no affect on later life. Really….I learned to walk and talk quite young and I am still walking and talking. Saying that early life experiences is neglecting oceans of facts studies and life experience that shows…
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