I’m not sure I am ready….yet, this was what I did in my 10 years of counseling. Embraced one trigger, fear, incident, memory at a time, even if they tried to crowd forward all at once my counselor would help me focus on a bit a time. I read this article that set me thinking…
I follow several pages on Facebook that advocate for those with PTSD. When I see an article that interest me or adds to the story of living with PTSD I like to share. I also feel that if I am going to share it I need to add my perspective. SometimesMagical shared these insightful suggestions…
Why do I feel so extremely irritated by this article? http://psychcentral.com/lib/what-causes-ptsd/ It is an interesting thought out explanation how trauma affects the brain. So why do I feel so pissed off, angry, upset, almost didn’t share the link. I left it hanging out on my browser annoying me everyday because I wanted to figure why…
I am noticing a change in the government PTSD page. More and more of the information is addressing the need for information for others plus the military. The page shares a number of ideas that are helpful to finding a therapist. http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/therapy-med/finding-a-therapist.asp My first therapist was awesome and understood PTSD. He helped me to regain…
If you have Facebook follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/notes/ptsd/holiday-traumatic-date-trauma-tips/915052671926830 In my opinion, if they put it on Facebook they want it shared. So if you don’t have Facebook these are the tips from Erin Patterson at http://www.warriorslanding.ca Holiday & Traumatic Date – Trauma Tips If you are wondering why you have difficulty surrounding holidays and/or anniversaries…
I don’t write about religion on this web page often. Main reason that many survivors are still angry at God. Why me? Why wasn’t I protected? I was a child, wasn’t I important enough to save? I’m told to give service at church, why won’t anyone help me? God’s time is not my time and…
I read this article and it lists 20 symptoms of unresolved trauma. My counselor recognized I was severely messed up, long before I knew I was severely messed up. After each line, I add my comments to Kathy Broady’s MSW. She writes more on each symptom on her blog. She also has videos and other…
Anyone would agree that going from couch potato to marathon runner in a week would be ridiculous. Yet, I tend to do this to myself emotionally. I can barely get out the door on a good day then I expect myself to attend a large party or a highly stressful event without feeling wiped out. …
I came across two articles that explain the benefits of yoga when healing from trauma. I tried it years ago in college. I still use breathing exercises I learned in the class. I want to share different ideas if I am using them or not because what does or does not work for me, may…
This is shared ideas on how to live with someone with PTSD. I will add my commentary to each one but I do recommend reading the original article for a more complete perspective from some that lives with someone with PTSD instead of having it themselves. https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/10-tips-for-understanding-someone-with-ptsd.56021/ #1 – Knowledge is power. Absolutely true. …
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