In the media, online and gossip around me have some fairly messed up ideas about PTSD. PTSD/CPTSD is not rudeness, cruelty to others, or criminal behavior. Recently, I heard someone say that the reason a person was so rude was because they were mentally ill. WRONG. Missing social skills, yes. Lack of proper upbringing, yes. …
I joined two groups on Facebook that focus on living with and healing from PTSD. One of the moderators, Matt, posts some excellent links. This one is a review of the different symptoms for several disorders that sometimes overlapping leading to not quite right diagnosis which may prolong finding the best treatment. No small wonder…
One of the powerful things taught to me by my first counselor that my ‘symptoms’ of PTSD were actually life adaptions that worked for me at the time of trauma. Of course, the issue was that they were maladaptive for living a more settled life. In the list of best practices, one of the concepts…
Sometimes when I talk about having PTSD the response I get is “You’re too normal.” First off, normal is a setting on a drier. Yes, I am high functioning because I worked hard at it. People seeing me now don’t know about the 3 years in bed, the 7 years towards recovery layered on with…
People sometimes ask, “What is the difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD?” Fast explanation, “It is the same difference between a simple broken leg and a compound fracture.” Some people explain it has to do with age, duration, care taker vs stranger, and other external influences that complicate the person’s reaction. I follow Lilly Hope…
Oops, I saved the topic but not the link then closed the window because I thought I saved the link…..heavy sigh. Brain glitches are so annoying. Early Signs Wish people knew The article listed several symptoms of PTSD that they wished they knew were PTSD. Instead they went through a time of confusion by their…
The past week I encountered a variety of web pages sharing different perspectives on symptoms of complex PTSD. The first one is from a known source The Mighty. This page hosts sections of their page devoted to different challenges. Their articles are often thought provoking and challenging. To me, for the most part, fairly accurate. …
I believe one of the predominant feelings of people with PTSD is “Tired of being Tired.” The interesting thing about tiredness is it comes from multiple sources. Hyper-vigilance sustained over long periods of time puts a lot of wear and tear on the body. Super alert constantly leaves little time for the body to rejuvenate. …
This is from Facebook. The article addresses the problems from a military view point. The information applies to others as well. If you are on Facebook liking their page helps spread helpful information on living with PTSD. PTSD Break The Silence SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING Most suicides and suicide attempts are reactions to intense feelings of:…
On a regular basis I post information on the symptoms of PTSD. I lived with it for over 40 years not knowing that my reaction to life had a name and I wasn’t alone. I am fascinated that when I decide I want to write a certain post and within days I get links to…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 