One of the books I read a few years ago wrote about filling your own bucket. (How full is your Bucket? http://strengths.gallup.com/114079/Full-Bucket.aspx) The theory following air flight attendants advice of put on your own oxygen mask before trying to help someone else. Over the years I learned that PTSD punches a hole in my bucket. …
Someone posted a note of encouragement on Facebook reminding us with time things will get better. Two people asked, “When?” I answered. I learned that if you want to make PTSD worse….much, much worse…..do nothing. That’s easy. I remember the worst time of my life is when I gave up fighting this mysterious illness with…
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…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 