Color my ribbon
I wanted to share a link to those that want to use colored ribbons on their web page or profile picture. There is a variety of different ribbons to use. http://traumadissociation.com/awareness
Depression and childhood
I struggle with the fact that I suffer the consequences of another persons mistakes and evil choices. I get depressed thinking about what a mess my childhood was, most of my life I couldn’t even remember it. 21. “I have major issues with anxiety and depression because of my childhood. The biggest factor is…
Black hole survival
The Black Hole/Pit is like quicksand. The more you struggle, the worse it gets. The key is to “float”. Clear your mind and relax your body by learning and practicing Mindfulness. Concentrate on your breathing and body sensations. Allow your feelings to “pass through you and around you” without judgement, without reaction. This…
Self Care book
I wanted to share this link and it posted the whole blog page. Blog stuff still surprises me from time to time. I found it shared on a Facebook page but wanted to get the original person credit. So here is the whole thing. http://ptsdconfessions.tumblr.com/post/159472319606/so-here-are-the-books-sorry-they-look-so-blue
Look you in the eye
More complex then it first appears. 20. “I have a hard time making eye contact with people. I look away a lot when I’m speaking. I get startled very easily and it takes me awhile to get my heart rate back to normal.” https://themighty.com/2017/06/childhood-emotional-abuse-adult-habits/ For me, this is two separate issues. Startle response is extreme. …
Thank you Readers
It is official as of this morning, I now have over 200 followers. I want to thank you for reading, caring, sharing, and replying to my posts. This is an awesome undertaking and your encouragement and kind comments keep me going. (Unkind comments are deleted, just so you know.) PTSD is ever present but I…
The Spoon Theory
This is a copyrighted web page that I find extremely helpful. I decided to add it to the resources page. I believe it is a way to explain to those that want to understand how quickly energy is drained away. https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/
Always messing up
I feel like these two go hand-in-hand. Rarely do you see one without the other. Abusers do their fair share of convincing their victims all bad things are the victims fault. A steady diet of blame the victim eventually the victim believes they are the ones that are the problem. 4. “I always feel…
Your Life Matters
I’ve joined a PTSD Facebook page. This was one of the ideas to help remind yourself for self-protection. Ashley kindly gave me permission to share. Thank you Ashley I put on some dollar store temporary tattoos to help keep me safe tonight. I’ve had the worst weekend due to the holiday and have an extensive…
People Pleasing
Sometimes a post fits on both pages. This is one of those posts. http://weareone-ruth.blogspot.com/2017/06/survival-tool-but.html Survival tool but….not a living tool. People pleasing is how I survived the insanity of growing up in a home with a demanding mother. By jumping through her hoops I got fed and fewer spankings. However, People pleasing has a…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 