I finally had my melt down. I started spiraling down down down last February. Yesterday DH helped me melt down at last. There is something about rock bottom that helps me back up again. It is like I can’t stop the spiral down until I hit a low low enough to stop, catch my breath,…
Every once in a while I get a reminder why I started this blog. I purchased a workbook about PTSD. (Not naming which one because I have seen the assumption in more than one.) Chapter 1 “Prior to the occurrence of a traumatic event or events, there are generally basic assumptions that guide your life.”…
I am taking time out to enjoy the Olympics. I cheer for every winner and feel sad for everyone that doesn’t do what they trained to do. A fall is heart breaking to me, so much work to be lost in seconds. I also feel sad for those that win and act if it is…
Emotions confuse and clarify, hide and reveal, happen and suppressed. I am working on gaining control over my emotions without destroying my emotions. Most teenagers learn the art of feeling and what to do about it. They experiment feeling different ways and responding to those emotions….terrible teens is an indicator of how wild this time…
This past week I pondered an epiphany that totally altered how I viewed myself and events from my childhood. During my trip in June, I had the opportunity to visit with my first counselor that worked with me for 7 years and taught me so much about living. He moved on to another state but…
This week I was at an indoor park watching my grandchildren play while their Moms had a few minutes of Mom time. I was doing exactly what I always dreamed to be doing. My hyper-vigilance was a plus because I kept track of all of them in a sea of wiggling happy excitement of children’s…
Requires risk taking. Risk taking requires courage. Courage is not without fear. Fear is the measure if risk. I am spending my summer on a huge adventure. I am learning that part of the reason it is an adventure is things don’t turn out well. Other times it is wonderful. Yesterday our adventure led us…
My email reminder that it is time to pay for this website came. I thought about the past year. The posts, comments, and how much time I put into maintaining/adding content. Some days the thoughts fly off my finger tips creating posts that I am pleased with. Other days, well, are other days. The main…
I help out in the school library/tech center. I am help supervise students that are using the computers during one class time. When all is going well, I get bored. Since there are shelves and shelves of library books, I do the most logical thing and see what’s on the shelf. Surprised me when I…
Just for fun I took a personality test using abstract pictures. It was a bit of fun. I think I like it because it gave me Courage for a trait. http://www.buzzhearts.com/en/blog/this-abstract-image-test-will-determine-your-dominant-personality-trait/165/ Have fun!
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 