One of the symptoms that blurs the lines between PTSD and TBI, traumatic brain injury, is sensory overload. My daughter shares different articles about TBI since that is her challenge. I recognize the symptoms as something I experience with PTSD/CPTSD. Here is the link to the Mighty: https://themighty.com/2016/02/people-explain-what-sensory-overload-feels-like/ I first discovered my intense dislike of…
I am interrupting this series to share something awesome from Facebook group Healing Path to Complex PTSD Recovery You can ask to join this group and they will ask you some questions to consider if it is a good fit. I enjoy the group. Matt is one of the semi-retired admins that still plays a great…
Here and Now is the ultimate in accepting my past and recognizing my future has not arrived. 11. Being in the present here and now. https://healingfromcomplextraumaandptsd.wordpress.com/2017/07/16/25-obvious-non-obvious-self-care-issues-complex-trauma-survivors-struggle-with-lilly-hope-lucario/ Judy writes her perspective here: https://theprojectbyjudy.wordpress.com/2017/11/15/self-care-11-of-25/ Another interesting thing about Here and Now is how often I dreamed of being anywhere but where I was. My counseling sessions opened…
This came up on my Facebook feed as a memory. I felt it was a good reminder for friends and family of someone with PTSD. Holidays often have multiple triggers attached to events. Plan ahead for possibilities and share possible coping skills to those you trust to help. Really, touch can be another layer of…
Oh wow…I’ve always fought the shaky feeling I sometimes get after extreme stress is over. I learned from another Facebook PTSD person about TRE® https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WReAjA7Nx4M I experienced this for years. I didn’t know that people are now trying to shake off tension on purpose. I had an opportunity to try it this week. I was…
Pavelka Health Revolution Pavelka Toolkit Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present. Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/bilkeane121860.html I needed to visit my past to understand why I do what I do today. I need to plan for my future so I know what direction I need…
The original title for the workbook I am doing was going to be Slogging through PTSD, which I believe is far more accurate than most people want to admit. One of the stories it asked you to imagine you are in a bog, up to your hips in ooze, and as the day heats up…
A post on Facebook led to a link to an article with 49 phrases to use to calm an anxious child. I am going to explain how these can be used to calm an anxious adult, especially yourself: (My inner child needed lots of calming, especially when I was in counseling and remembering my past.) …
I was writing to someone that is working with a person diagnosed with disassociation. No matter what level of disassociation there are some basics that help. Grounding….I list that in my web page https://ptsd-acceptingcopingthriving.com/2015/02/24/grounding-technique/ Boundaries https://ptsd-acceptingcopingthriving.com/2015/06/21/the-b-word/ Art – any and all kinds. I use coloring, drawing, photography, mixed media, collage, pretty much anything that allows expression…
I follow several pages on Facebook that advocate for those with PTSD. When I see an article that interest me or adds to the story of living with PTSD I like to share. I also feel that if I am going to share it I need to add my perspective. SometimesMagical shared these insightful suggestions…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 