Happy Holidays Merry Christmas Happy New Year Happy Merry Happy merry happy miserable……….. Tis’ the season of unreasonable expectations, feelings of loss, grieving for those that are no longer around, wishing Heavenly loved ones could be here and recognizing that the tears on my face are not tears of joy but instead deep feelings of…
Originally posted on The Project: Me by Judy:
This was posted on FB, and I posted it here, recently. However, with this being the last weekend before Christmas, I thought it appropriate: More importantly, with how the reason for the season has been largely forgotten or shunned, I thought this was a good reminder. Thanks…
I first started doing my own research years ago…I do mean years ago. Shortly after I was married, my husband challenged me as to what I could learn if I didn’t have the restriction of school. For over 35 years I researched lots of different subjects. I learned how to sew from a book, how…
Thriving, illusive as mist in the desert. I struggled with depression and physical health problems for as long as I can remember. It seems to be my challenge in life. When I started counseling I was at rock bottom. I was out of options. I was miserable, terrified, and convinced I could not ‘fix’ what…
Warrior’s Landing added a new photo to the album Holidays – Trauma Tips. If you are wondering why you have difficulty surrounding holidays and/or anniversaries of traumatic dates – YOU ARE NOT ALONE. These dates can creep up on us and without realizing it often weeks or more before, the trauma Injury side effects appear…
I experienced art therapy when I changed my college major to photography. My camera became a key that unlocked images and emotions I didn’t know were possible. I spent 10 years finishing my degree. I was blessed with so many rich experiences. Here is an article that shares basic information about Art therapy. I believe…
PTSD Facebook groups are working at sharing information about PTSD. Most of what I read is fairly accurate from the information I have. I am passing it along here and on my other blog. This is one of the best definitions I have read. I am a big believer that knowledge is power. Taking back…
I used this technique but didn’t have a spiffy name for it. My sister calls it Mini-Mental Vacation. Sitting at my computer I can visit some place else. A few minutes on a favorite blog, search for yummy cookies recipes, or images from awesome fellow photographers it is a few moments to set aside worry,…
My sister and I both are encountering several different references to Intrusive thoughts. This video is one of the references to intrusive thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CPqpJSibQg&feature=share My sister’s question “Doesn’t everyone?” frames what I thought. Doesn’t everyone have intrusive thoughts? Apparently, no, many people do not have intrusive thoughts. I do. Here is Judy’s link to get…
People with PTSD are starting to speak up. The military led the way to open conversation about PTSD. Their posts, articles and information goes along way to helping anyone with PTSD. My sister (http://theprojectbyjudy.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/help-for-the-coming-holiday/) shared a link that I believe is helpful. http://canadianveteransadvocacy.com/comingbackhome/?p=864 I’m not reading much right now…After thanksgiving at my house I’ll be…
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