Sometimes I feel so alone. I watch other people playing, working and living while I try to get up off the couch. I felt isolated and alone. Counseling helped me to see that I am not alone. The internet helped me to connect with other people struggling with daily issues that sound a lot like…
I read this on Facebook. I remember watching Mr. Rogers as a teenager since my little brother was watching it. I remember his kindness, so at odds with what I experienced. Tom Joad And then I found this. “I don’t mean to dishonor the other stories here. But there is one I wanted to add.…
I’m not a soldier but this poem depicts why I write. I was deep in a hole. Fortunately, my counselor understood how to help me get out of my hole. I want to pass on what I learned. I still struggle with many things but I have a life now that 20 years ago I…
This came in my letter from Michele Rosenthal, http://yourlifeaftertraumabook.com/. She shares her recovery methods from PTSD. I’m sharing her words to let you know that you are not alone in finding this time of year is tough. But it might not be the toughest time for you. Each person has their own times of…
Debates rage about PTSD and mental illness. Some say it is not an illness. Some say that they don’t want to be labeled mentally ill. Illness: a condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind : a specific condition that prevents your body or mind from working normally : a sickness or disease…
I am continuing down the list of things that I wished people knew about PTSD: http://medprecautions.com/23-things-i-wish-people-understood-about-ptsd/ I recommend following the link to the original post which shares their ideas on each one. So I continue down the list. I am feeling like the list is stretching and I am thinking of more things not on…
I am continuing down the list of things that I wished people knew about PTSD: http://medprecautions.com/23-things-i-wish-people-understood-about-ptsd/ I recommend following the link to the original post which shares their ideas on each one. Some symptoms do seem to go away on their own. Yes and no. The body has an incredible ability to heal from…
I am continuing down the list of things that I wished people knew about PTSD: http://medprecautions.com/23-things-i-wish-people-understood-about-ptsd/ I recommend following the link to the original post which shares their ideas on each one. I relate to Time differently than I did before. I was 5 years old when the trauma started….and continued for several years. …
Well yesterday was very busy and very fun. I am now back on task to share a few more from the wish list posted here: http://medprecautions.com/23-things-i-wish-people-understood-about-ptsd/ I am not lazy; I’m processing. This one was tough on me. I believed this about myself. It took a lot, and I mean a LOT, of counseling to…
My sister drew my attention to one of Scott Williams posts. He is a therapist that writes about some interesting topics. This one I almost avoided reading due to the title. I was called a freak and worse. Especially during the time growing up when no one knew what was wrong with me. Some people…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 