I learned something new from a comment. A person commented that CPTSD would be added to the ICD with the next version. OK….I didn’t know what it was so I asked Mr. Google. This is the first link I was given. http://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/10/icd-dsm.aspx The difference between the ICD and DSM. Here in the United States the…
PTSD Break The Silence People with PTSD can create and maintain good relationships by: Building a personal support network to help cope with PTSD while working on family and friend relationships Sharing feelings honestly and openly, with respect and compassion Building skills at problem solving and connecting with others Including ways to play, be creative,…
My first attempt at a reblog…..Failed. https://cherished79.wordpress.com/2015/02/15/therapy-what-is-cbt/ CBT explanation for those that want to know. This is one of the accepted counseling methods for PTSD. I hope this helps. Part of my counseling was CBT in addition to other methods. I still use the CBT process of recognizing, greater awareness, play detective with my thoughts,…
One of the ongoing challenges I face every day is lumping a whole bunch of stuff together and labeling it PTSD. Sometimes some of the symptoms are something else. Sometimes I need to tackle one problem at a time. A kitten plays with a yarn ball and turns it into a knotted mess. If I…
This was supposed to happen yesterday. It didn’t. I am paying for ignoring my body’s quiet plea to slow down a little. I’m doing all sorts of good cool stuff but just a little too much (a lot too much.) I keep trying to not allow PTSD to run my life but ignore it too…
This is a link to 10 things not to say: https://annarosemeeds.wordpress.com/2014/05/27/ten-things-not-to-say-to-someone-with-ptsd/ I like what she wrote. I think it is worth your time to check it out. I am going to list the same 10 things not to say with my perspective. This is not a rebuttal. I am sharing a different view to perhaps…
I saw this on Both Sides of the Wall https://bothsidesofthewall.wordpress.com/2015/01/31/quote-6/ I also tried to find who originally said the quote. I found a similar quote but not this particular quote. I like it. It is direct. Honest. Amazingly hopeful when you think about it. As long as I am looking over my shoulder wishing for…
One of the homework assignments I was given early in my counseling required me to follow the 5-50 rule. Do something for someone else that takes less than 5 minutes and cost less than 50 cents. (A candy bar usually costs more than 50 cents unless you can find them on sale.) Doesn’t sound like…
Hard work sometimes feels like spinning your wheels in mud. Lots of energy but nothing changes. So when small changes are suggested, most people ignore the suggestion. How can one small change make a difference when a whole bunch of work produces so little? I am a math geek. I love equations and how things…
Today’s inspiration comes from Bold Kevin at https://voicesofglass.wordpress.com/2015/01/24/my-worlds-beneath-the-covers/ His post on books was a delight to read this morning. I struggled with reading but our school librarian introduced me to Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet, and other delightful stories. My grandchildren are now old enough to enjoy these fun stories. …
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 