And I hate it. Yes, I will be up front, I hate exercise. Yet it is one of the biggest most awesome mood changers. Little endorphins are set loose on your nervous system and your body loves it. I was a couch potato for years because my body did not give me another choice. As…
Oh wow…I’ve always fought the shaky feeling I sometimes get after extreme stress is over. I learned from another Facebook PTSD person about TRE® https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WReAjA7Nx4M I experienced this for years. I didn’t know that people are now trying to shake off tension on purpose. I had an opportunity to try it this week. I was…
Over 4 years since I started taking Karate. Of all the things I’ve done to regain my life from PTSD, this one thing has done the most to help me trust myself. Each belt the moves and challenges are more intense then the level before. I struggle with mat work. Falling forward into a forward…
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…
I found a web page on 16 ways to help someone with PTSD. After reading it several times, I decided it is great suggestion on how to treat almost anyone. (I always use a qualifier since there are some people it doesn’t matter how you behave they are determined to make life miserable.) My comments…
Exercise is well known for its healthy benefits, emotionally, mentally and physically. So why don’t more people do it? An unused tool in your toolbox is the same as not having it in the first place. My biggest challenge was jumping in and doing too much too soon and crashing out. I also paid for…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 