my physical and mental health and that of others
Self: I hate you. Self: You’re fat. Self: What’s the point. Self: It’s useless. Self: You’re only good for one thing, and it’s exactly what you’re afraid of. Self: You’re lack of control is appalling. Self: I hate you. Self: You’ll never amount to anything. You’re too old to start again. Self: There’s no point. Self: You’re fat. Self: You’re not worth the time anyone spends …
**trigger warning** So I started group therapy for post traumatic stress disorder early this year. It’s every other week with five other women of varying ages, plus the therapist. In one of the last couple of meetings, one of the other women said something like, “Why is it that I’m the one who has to …
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Last Friday, a kid jumped off one of the buildings at my high school. He was a senior, the oldest of four children, the news says. Even though I graduated nearly ten years ago, my first thought was, “Why didn’t I think of that?” ———— title from news article. more here.
Day 27: What’s the best thing going for you right now? I’ve got a good support system for myself, finally, I think. Or rather, I have the skeleton of a good support system. I’m not better yet, but I’m pretty sure I have access to the tools now to get better. That’s the best thing …
Day 26: Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why? Yes, I have. Often, even. Here’s the thing, though. As a person who’s been depressed enough to want to take that permanent solution, let me just make on thing clear: I have never ever thought about it as “giving …
Before the World Intruded: Conquering the Past and Creating the Future, A Memoir By Michele Rosenthal Your Life After Trauma, LLC 09 April 2012 Okay, I’m going to admit right now that the primary reason I bought this book was because I wanted the free gifts, as indicated on the Amazon.com sales page: “To receive …
PTSD: A Spouse’s Perspective How to Survive in a World of PTSD By Erica David WestBow Press 28 January 2011 I read PTSD: A Spouse’s Perspective by Erica David as an ebook, the first I’ll be reviewing since I received a Kindle Fire for the holidays this past year. As I am struggling with PTSD …