Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
My world stopped then started unwinding when my counselor told me these words. I was told I was lying from the time I was very small until I thought it was true. However, my counselor changed all that. He believed me. He listened to me. He reminded me I was worth rescuing. I’m thankful I…
During counseling, my therapist defined several different types of abuse. He wanted me to understand what it is and what it wasn’t. One of the most difficult forms of abuse to define and recognize is emotional abuse. It leaves no mark that I can point to, “See you hurt me there.” I was raised with…
One of the more unpleasant emotions is feeling stupid. Ever thought of that as an emotion? It has to do with how you feel and it often motivates a person to quit, give up, hide, or feel inferior. PTSD arranges many opportunities to feel stupid. One of the ‘glitches’ of PTSD is a gap in…
The coloring craze hit main stream. Adult coloring books are sold where ever I shop. Fabric stores, department stores, even food stores. This article suggests new ways to loosen-up with art using bilateral drawing or what I call two handed scribble pictures. By the way, Chihuly uses this method to create art. http://www.chihulyworkshop.com/chihuly-drawings.html https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/arts-and-health/201509/bilateral-drawing-self-regulation-trauma-reparation…
An important part of surviving PTSD is allowing myself to experience missed childhood adventures and feelings. Early in my life I was trained not to feel emotions. When I started feeling my emotions I spent much of my time trying to name them and understand them. I looked at each one from every angle. I…
I first heard this question used so long ago I know longer know the source. However, the question is constantly coming back over and over again. I believe at this time of setting goals I need to decide where is my center? What is the most important thing to me? Are my goals heading me…
This is the time of the year I review my progress. I made it through Christmas time. I love the season but tend to plan more than I could ever accomplish. I lost presents that I bought this summer and had to buy things for my granddaughters. They’ll get the other presents when I find…
Originally posted on The Project: Me by Judy:
(in)courage shared this last year, and so did I:
My Facebook buddies posted this one…it is an overview that some may find helpful. If you enjoy a facebook account, click on PTSD Break the silence and like their page. PTSD Break The Silence Frequently Asked Questions about PTSD By HAROLD COHEN, PH.D. Is the cause of PTSD simply a traumatic event? Although PTSD…
*********Trigger alert********** The contents of this post may be triggering or disturbing for some readers. Proceed with caution. Today at school I challenged students to face their why. They are writing about their career choices and I am asking them to tell why. Why do you want to do this career? What is your…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 