I emphasize over and over again to use Baby-steps. There is a reason. A person suffering from PTSD had life experiences that left them feeling helpless at some point in their life. One of the after-affects is victim thinking….I am powerless, I can’t protect myself, I can’t meet my basic needs of safety, food and…
There is no remote in life, get up and change it yourself. From Facebook photo. Years ago before I knew that I had PTSD I had to make a decision about how I was going to live. At the time, I could be up for 20 minutes a day, medical tests all came back in…
I’ve worked on improving myself for years. I tried and failed many ways of learning to live. I recognized very early in my teens that there was something odd about me but I was always the way I was, I didn’t know where to start. In counseling, I started a focused concentrated healing. I learned…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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