I encountered several PTSD pages on Facebook. This is one of them: Some notes to add, it takes only 10% increase in oxygen for hyperventilation to kick in. Things like dizziness, tingling in the fingers, passing out to name a few. If you don’t have a paper bag breathing into your cupped hands can create…
I want to add in the different comments placed about writing. https://ptsd-acceptingcopingthriving.com/2015/07/10/freewriting/ Sometimes people don’t read the comments and I felt they add to this post by giving more resources and other perspectives. Patricia J Grace wrote her Grace to Survive post at https://patriciajgrace.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/writing/ Judy Free writing: How to fall into the abyss in three…
One of my frustrations in life is I think of a comeback to a snarky comment an hour after the event. I realize and understand that the desire for a pointed return comment is a defense mechanism that needs to be used sparingly. Many times I choose to walk away and simply ignore ignorant people…
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…
I saw this meme on facebook sent me searching for where the quote came from originally, at least according to Mr. Google. I saw it posted from Ferrignot FIT. Here is what I found: “- If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means “first Attempt In Learning” – End is not the end, if…
I’ve worked on improving myself for years. I tried and failed many ways of learning to live. I recognized very early in my teens that there was something odd about me but I was always the way I was, I didn’t know where to start. In counseling, I started a focused concentrated healing. I learned…
I experienced art therapy when I changed my college major to photography. My camera became a key that unlocked images and emotions I didn’t know were possible. I spent 10 years finishing my degree. I was blessed with so many rich experiences. Here is an article that shares basic information about Art therapy. I believe…
I used this technique but didn’t have a spiffy name for it. My sister calls it Mini-Mental Vacation. Sitting at my computer I can visit some place else. A few minutes on a favorite blog, search for yummy cookies recipes, or images from awesome fellow photographers it is a few moments to set aside worry,…
My sister and I both are encountering several different references to Intrusive thoughts. This video is one of the references to intrusive thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CPqpJSibQg&feature=share My sister’s question “Doesn’t everyone?” frames what I thought. Doesn’t everyone have intrusive thoughts? Apparently, no, many people do not have intrusive thoughts. I do. Here is Judy’s link to get…
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…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 