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…
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…
I sat pondering what to write today. Several ideas were swirling around in my mind. I read Crazy in the Coconut’s post from a few days ago. She shared a wonderful experience she had with one of her dogs. I thought about how this applies to people. http://crazyinthecoconut.co.uk/2014/09/25/lessons-from-tbs-2/ People need to find a safe place. …
“Daddy’s Empty Chair” Daddy’s Empty Chair~~ A man’s daughter had asked the local minister to come and pray with her father. When the minister arrived, he found the man lying in bed with his head propped up on two pillows. An empty chair sat beside his bed. The minister assumed that the old fellow had…
Counseling gave me a place to throw up all my thoughts and my counselor helped me pick through what needed to change to improve my life. I don’t remember what I was discussing but I remember vividly I said something I should do. I was stunned when he asked me, “Who shoulded on you?” A…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 