I am working on something new to me. Probably not new to most people. In the past, no matter how stressful life becomes I am going to accomplish several things on my mental list or beat myself for not doing this. This is the new school year, happens every august about the same time. This…
Right now we are twixt and between holiday’s. Memorial day is coming up in the United States. Planning in advance for holidays gives you time to make a plan and practice. Holidays include birthdays, anniversaries of negative events, family events, graduations and all the holidays that hit the calendars. Just before Mother’s Day Mighty posted…
The time is now. The time to prepare for the holidays is past. They arrived officially for me today when I didn’t have to set my alarm. I slept in until 7:00 AM, after I made myself go back to bed at my regular wake up time. My attitude will make all the difference. Choose…
What do brownies and crocheting have to do with each other? Cooking and crocheting were both interest I had before PTSD took over my life. (PTSD was part of my life for years but didn’t gain domination until in my 30’s) I kept it at bay for a long time being focused on other stuff…
Thriving, illusive as mist in the desert. I struggled with depression and physical health problems for as long as I can remember. It seems to be my challenge in life. When I started counseling I was at rock bottom. I was out of options. I was miserable, terrified, and convinced I could not ‘fix’ what…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 