Sometimes people don’t know what to say. One of the other bloggers I follow gave a great list of helpful words to say to someone with PTSD/CPTSD. However, please keep in mind that abusers use kind phrases and twist them to hurt their prey. So I’m giving you a heads up that these are not…
Learning Self-compassion is a long term goal. I can actually say I made improvements. I am grieving a huge loss, instead of beating myself up for not moving mountains and working as if nothing happened, I am giving myself time each day to feel sad. I cry when I need to. I am not expecting…
Of the same problem….Trust. 14. “I avoid asking help from anyone because I don’t trust anyone. I believe if someone offers me a hand, there will always be something they [want to] ask in return. I have friends but I don’t have a best friend. I keep my distance from people. Automatically, my wall blocks…
I found a web page on 16 ways to help someone with PTSD. After reading it several times, I decided it is great suggestion on how to treat almost anyone. (I always use a qualifier since there are some people it doesn’t matter how you behave they are determined to make life miserable.) My comments…
for 30 seconds. The thebettermanprojects.com inspire me on a regular basis. Today isn’t any different. http://thebettermanprojects.com/inspiration/11355-do-or-die Expresses a mantra I use on a regular basis. My counselor suggested I tone it down a bit. I looked at my counselor and replied, “If I didn’t have a do or die attitude, I wouldn’t have lived.” Evan…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 