The title of the article caught my attention right away, which it is supposed to do. 15 Things Only People With ‘Smiling Depression’ Understand I remember talking to my first counselor and complaining that my doctor told me I was depressed and didn’t know it. He smiled and gently asked, “Do you ever feel angry…
I noticed that any time I write about the big bad ugly symptoms of PTSD or CPTSD very few people like my post. I kind of agree that I don’t like it either but it is part of what I live with every day. I do not get days off for good behavior. I also…
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…
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…
I get articles about PTSD and depression…Every so often one of the articles tells me how I feel and why. Don’t just don’t. This particular article was about depression and stated why I feel depressed. The article did share one of the causes of depression but it is not my cause for depression. Over years…
This week I am struggling with a deep bout of depression. I know the source. My mother stomped on a hot button that was buried since high school. A button that I only vaguely alluded to when I was in 10 years of counseling. Depression holds down the volcanic rage. Yes, depression is a tool…
My sister, Judy, and I walk almost every Saturday morning. I call our time Sister Therapy. We talk about her current work in progress books, events, challenges, past, present, you name it we discuss it. Sometimes we agree and sometimes we don’t, that’s ok. We learned a long time ago we can disagree without being…
Every so often I come across an awesome picture I want to share. I am very aware of copyright laws. I am thankful this person is willing to share. The picture is the link. http://boggletheowl.tumblr.com/post/41509206591/ive-been-getting-a-lot-of-these-lately-and-i
Two articles were brought to my attention, both discussing mental health/depression myths. http://lifehacker.com/the-misconceptions-about-mental-illness-we-need-to-unle-1711647132 “Mental Health Problems Last Forever” “Only Violent or Unstable People Have Mental Health Problems” “You Can’t Handle Relationships” “You Can Just Snap Out of It” “Treatment Is a Waste of Time” or worse, “Only weaklings seek counseling.” All of these are misunderstandings…
Depression is one of the symptoms of PTSD. I realized after several years of counseling I use depression to put a damper on the anger generated by the hurt, fear and frustration I experience every night in my nightmares. If I am depressed and tired enough, I won’t have nightmares. A break of sorts. I…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 