This song sums up my walk with PTSD. Listen and enjoy! New to your walk with God? The following pastor’s/churches have helped guide me over the years: Elevation–Steven Furtick, Lakewood—Joel Osteen, LifeChurch—Craig Groeschel, Passion City—Louie Giglio, Passion City—Ben Stuart, Gateway—Robert Morris, Billy Graham We all experience trauma in life. Trauma doesn’t discriminate. And, the effects… Read More »
In my own journey with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, authenticity has been freeing, especially with those closest to your fight who are “all in” in your recovery. All of us are broken in some way. Never lose sight of that…we are ALL broken. So, why is it so hard to be authentic in the midst… Read More »
In the journey battling un-resolved trauma, PTSD and Trauma & Stressor-related disorder, triggers can be a challenging and painful aspect to navigate. Join Trevor Swenson as he discusses how triggers have impacted his journey with PTSD and what they can look like. Triggers are different for each person’s journey with PTSD. Sounds, people, smells, phone… Read More »
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has had a dramatic impact on my life. Everyone’s trauma is unique, as is mine, both in origin and symptoms that I have to manage. Managing anxiety, depression, social aversion, anger, sleep disorders and hyper-vigilance can be complicated. Medication has been a journey of victories and re-tries for me. I have… Read More »
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has had a dramatic impact on my life. Everyone’s trauma is unique, as is mine, both in origin and symptoms that I have to manage. Managing anxiety, depression, social aversion, anger, sleep disorders and hyper-vigilance can be complicated. Medication has been a journey of victories and re-tries for me. I have… Read More »
Dogs are an amazing animal. Healing and therapeutic. Trevor Swenson discusses a few of the basics behind his service-dog-in-training Murphy. Service dogs can be trained for a vast array of disabilities to mitigate the impact of the symptoms of those suffering from the disability. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has many areas of intrusive symptoms… Read More »
Vulnerability and transparency were necessary for me to start healing correctly. I had to tell my whole story…to the right people. Sometimes I got it right, sometimes I got it wrong. Being vulnerable during my journey through Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), has been not only a lessen in battling my trauma, it has taught… Read More »
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma and Stressor-related Disorder and unresolved trauma can bring a very real sense of lack of trust. It happened to me. It added to my anxiety, depression, hopelessness and detracted from my quality of life. But then, I realized that, what I had initially was a huge negative obstacle, was actually… Read More »
Social aversion is an intrusive symptom of PTSD and Trauma & Stressor-related Disorder. I approach it as a very real season in my battle with PTSD. Accept it. Accept that it is a season that can grow you personally, relationally and spiritually. For me, it most definitely rooted itself in the closing gap of trust… Read More »
Trauma is real to those who experience it…regardless of the face of their trauma. Parental abuse, physical abuse, bullying, emotional abuse, death, divorce, narcissistic abuse, sexual abuse, accidents, military and first response events… It happened. If you struggle with the very real pain of processing trauma, one of the most damaging things that can happen… Read More »
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a technique that may be utilized in processing of trauma and traumatic events. Talk to your health care provider about it. Professional help and a plan to heal are incredibly important in the journey through PTSD, un-resolved trauma and Trauma & Stressor-related disorder. It takes courage, transparency, honesty… Read More »
Please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0eXYR65Z2w This song states very well how I look at how grace re-wrote my story…and will re-write your story as well. Along with deep depression, unrelenting anxiety, flashbacks, triggers, hopelessness, hyper-vigilance, chemical/alcohol abuse, exhaustion…and more, suicidal thoughts may creep into the battle with PTSD. They did for me. In spite of… Read More »
Circular Breathing is an Ancient Breathing Technique used to enhance grounding and centeredness, helping to build positivity, confidence & power. With regular practice, it helps to calms the nervous system, causing deep relaxation, sound sleep, thus helping in problems of anxiety, panic stated and PTSD’s to a good extent. . Visit my Website www.rahjivnaidu.com for… Read More »