9/11 PTSD survivors need to plan how to cope during Painful Anniversaries. But I also believe that allowing ourselves to cry and grieve past hurts is healing. Acknowledging something happened was terrible reminds us that it really was not our imagination. 9/11 has a special significance for me because that is when I found out…
September 11 is coming….an anniversary of a vicious attack on innocent people in the name of terrorism. For PTSD survivors such anniversaries may trigger nightmares, anxiety, melt downs and a host of other challenges. I appreciate others posting their suggestions on Facebook, this is from Welby O’Brien. Yes, it is military background. That’s ok. Welby…
I joined twitter to be able to access a friends blog. I don’t usually read anything from it, but twitter hates to be ignored so sends me emails with things that might interest me. They actually did. This is a tweet by Dr. Michele Borba. Dr. Michele Borba @micheleborba #Kidstressbuster #3 Make Stress Box…
Question: How to answer a frequent user of the phrase GET OVER IT to her friends, family and children. It seems to be her “go to phrase” that totally stops the conversation? I want to respond to her some way but generally feel discounted and dismissed. What can be said that will cause her to…
I complained to my counselor that someone close to me accused me of being ‘too sensitive.’ My counselor promptly replied, “You are.” I felt betrayed and hurt. He then went on to explain. Think about a cut that is healing. You touch the new scar tissue and the entire area is very tender and sensitive. …
Scientist did studies that proved that a day of rest is beneficial to the mind and the body. Businesses continue to ignore this expecting people to put in long hours. From the beginning of time, rest was commanded. Rest on the 7th day and keep it holy. Our calendars revolve around Sunday. Our body’s seem…
One of the PTSD pages I liked on Facebook asked people to write in 4 words the best advice they received. This was what people shared…. PTSD Support And Recovery What is your best advice in 4 words? Survive for five minutes……amazing how long I lived 5 minutes at a time…a whole day was too…
I knew when I was in high school that I was a bit odd. When I complained to my dad he reassured me I was like every other teenager. Well, I talked to my friends and I kept feeling that there was something wrong with me. I passed out in high school, my friends didn’t. …
I planned this post when I wrote yesterdays post. One of the comments stated so clearly how to begin the journey towards healthy self-love and self-respect. From Grace to Survive: “remember gentleness, compassion and warm, loving feelings towards oneself, that they begin within, that yes, I deserve it too, in fact, I deserve it first…
For many with PTSD Fireworks are a nightmare come to life again. July 4 is a night to endure. Fortunately, fireworks is not one of my triggers. I take out my hearing aides and I can barely hear them. If you hate all things fireworks….skip the rest of this post. For those that would like…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 