Lying low and dropped into survival mode. I am posting several ideas on coping with the holidays on my other blog. http://weareone-ruth.blogspot.com/2014/11/exit-plan-or-not.html Holiday challenge is tough. Each year I think I will breeze right through and each year I struggle. I am better at preparing in advance but the challenge is still nipping at my…
If you have Facebook account…..find Warrior’s Landing. Their ideas and continuing support is a great resource. Warrior’s Landing If you are wondering why you have difficulty leading up to 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…
Power of gratitude is amazing. For me it is one of the most powerful coping tools. Here is some of the reasons why….. 1. I recognize that good things are happening in my life. 2. I look for and see the silver linings on dark clouds. 3. Small things that often get ignored are noticed…
Lately, I have read so many amazing blogs about PTSD. I was beginning to wonder if my little voice was worth putting out there. Well tonight, I was reading comments on one of those amazing blogs and I encountered this, “It is not like PTSD is permanent, like Manic Depression, it is learned so…
It’s supposed to be fun…..Right. It supposed to be silly……Right. It supposed to ………..doesn’t mean a thing when landing on triggers. I happen to love Halloween. Over on my other blog I posted links to some delightful fun links that I enjoy. http://weareone-ruth.blogspot.com/2014/10/happy-haunting-halloween.html Unfortunately, it isn’t all fun and parties for some people. Unfortunately, some…
If I got a penny for how many times I was told, “If you would just relax you would feel better” I wouldn’t need to work for a year. Yes I would love to relax, tell me how…. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/19/quick-stress-relief_n_5836426.html Huffington Post shared an interesting article: 13 Ways To Beat Stress In 15 Minutes Or Less…
I was scrolling through my Word press reader. What pops up was an article specifically about battling anxiety. http://stressesanddresses.com/2014/10/07/5-tips-for-anxious-minds-panic-attacks/ I followed it and read the blog post. Anxiety is one of the biggie type symptoms for PTSD. I like her description of symptoms for anxiety. Take the time to read through her list. I recognize…
Songs are written – wars are fought – over a temporary thing called feelings. Every body has them right? Yes and no. Every child is born with the capacity to feel. Life experiences teach people to turn them off sometimes. Other people never learn how not to be controlled by them. One of the symptoms…
I finished my 30 day goal of publishing daily with only missing a few days. Goal over, I stopped. I have now proven that 21 days does not make a habit. Crumbs……so what happened to my resolve, did my get-up-and-go leave without me? Did I really commit to fulfill a goal without pushing into the…
One of the most powerful coping skills are learned to use are my words with the belief that I deserve to be treated with respect. I found this definition from Psychology Today: Demonstrating assertiveness means there’s no question where you stand, no matter the topic. Cognitively, to be assertive implies a lack of anxious thoughts…
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