PTSD & Relationships: Is Yours Healthy?
My life has been nothing short of a series of roller-coasters.
From twists to turns, from loops to defying moments, much of my survival on this planet has felt like whiplash
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Mental Wellness
High Conflict Divorce and PTSD: This is My Story
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I avoided mine for a long time,
Qualities of People who Conquer PTSD
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Resilience + PTSD
I recently shared an abridged version of my life with an old friend. After a brief hug and some tears, she mentioned how amazed she was at how I have
High Conflict Co-parenting: When a Toxic Ex-Spouse Alienates Your Children
You would think that after spending months and thousands of dollars trying to divorce your spouse you will be able to move on with your life, right?
Well, this is not
Overcoming PTSD with a Plan of Action and Tenacity
From war to child abuse. From mass shootings to car crashes. From domestic violence to sex slavery. These are just some examples of the countless traumatic experiences that can cause
Retrain Your Brain & Regain Control: Beat PTSD!
Most people with PTSD shy away from disclosing their diagnosis for fear of stigmatization.
Most people without PTSD - who are not otherwise touched by the disorder - have little or
Assertiveness Without Guilt: How It’s Possible for PTSD Sufferers
I have met many people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that have a very difficult time being assertive or confuse assertiveness with maladaptive responses that only create problems for them.
Perhaps
What PTSD Feels Like & How to Help
"The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of the world but those who fight and win battles that others do not know anything about.” J. Harnisch
PTSD
Calming Ideas for Stressful Days
"Me: What could possibly go wrong? Anxiety: I'm glad you asked...hold my beer."
Yesterday was one of those days when bad news seem to be the order of the day.
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The Anatomy of Arguments: How Not to Get Caught in the Fire
Does anyone ever take note of how arguments happen, what sparks them, and what fuels them?
We all have hot buttons. We all have things that can get us fired up.
Building Resistance Against Stress for PTSD Warriors
In an ever-changing world, those struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may find it difficult to adjust. For us, building resistance against stress is the best way to prepare ourselves
How to Boost Your Self-Esteem After Divorce
Aside from your finances, your self-esteem can take a real beating during the process of a divorce, especially if your ex was a narcissist. But as a divorced human, you
Living with Anxiety: The Bear, The Elephant, and The Shotgun
No matter how you put it, anxiety is a pain the behind. Period.
Anxiety is our fight or flight mechanism. Its job is to keep us safe from the “oh, crap!”
10 Simple Steps to Unlocking the Power of Love
“Love isn't something natural. Rather it requires discipline, concentration, patience, faith, and the overcoming of narcissism. It isn't a feeling, it is a practice.” Erich Fromm
Today I woke up thinking
Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Tiny Guide for the Clueless
Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Tiny Guide for the Clueless
Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an endless challenge, one that millions of people are suffering
Surviving a Narcissist: A Guide for the Trapped
Narcissist will destroy your life and erode your self-esteem with such stealth that it will make you feel as if you are the one letting them down...
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