PTSD and Trauma recovery

Leigh · 03-23-2010, 02:26 PM

I just wanted to come in and say hi to everyone, see how your all doing and let you know that I think about each of you every day .......... hope everyone is having a wonderful day

Apocalipstic · 03-23-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Braedon

I just wanted to come in and say hi to everyone, see how your all doing and let you know that I think about each of you every day .......... hope everyone is having a wonderful day

Thank you Braeden!

How are you today?

I hope wonderful!

Leigh · 03-23-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

Thank you Braeden!

How are you today?

I hope wonderful!

No complaints here, doing as good as can hope

Apocalipstic · 03-23-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Braedon

No complaints here, doing as good as can hope

I always feel better in the Spring!

Is it warmer where you are yet?

Leigh · 03-23-2010, 03:04 PM

Its +1 here right now, gonna be in the low minuses tonight ........ not quite the kind of warm I am wanting, but its a start

Apocalipstic · 03-23-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Braedon

Its +1 here right now, gonna be in the low minuses tonight ........ not quite the kind of warm I am wanting, but its a start

Wow, if that is a start, then I am glad for you! Come on Spring for Braedon!

Leigh · 03-23-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

Wow, if that is a start, then I am glad for you! Come on Spring for Braedon!

LOL yup

Usually around this time of year its not only a heck of alot colder here, but there always seems to be tons of snow on the ground. Funny thing is that today there is NO snow on the ground and is actually in the pluses for temperature so thats nothing to sneeze at

Jet · 03-25-2010, 02:02 PM

There is nothing more horrific beyond the trauma itself than facing it alone. This requires faith from every fiber of my being.

Andrew, Jr. · 03-25-2010, 03:38 PM

Apocalipstic,

I promise that I won't. I had a bill to pay. It came up unexpectedly.

friskyfemme · 03-25-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Apocalipstic,

I promise that I won't. I had a bill to pay. It came up unexpectedly.

'I was able to save enough money to buy my niece a nice wedding present. That is why my big toe is giving me trouble.'

__________________
Andrew,
Please see how absurd this is. You are not thinking clearly without your meds. I do understand your shifting back and forth you can not just something that your body is
use to having without consequences. Don't even think about trying this again!

Princess4u · 03-26-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jet

There is nothing more horrific beyond the trauma itself than facing it alone. This requires faith from every fiber of my being.

Jet,
You are never alone. You know this dear....you are surrounded by love and healing not only from the Lord about and HIS helpers...but from those of us here...I know sometimes you feel so alone because you cant reach out and feel someone or hear their voice, but know that I am there with you and holding you keeping you calm giving you the light and the strength to keep fighting. You are strong you are a survivour you are a pillar of determiniation and a mountain of spiritulality. Keep close to HIM...listent to HIM...love HIM more everyday!

Andrew, Jr. · 03-26-2010, 08:51 AM

Thank you all for your love and support. I was afraid to tell my adopted sister. She can be a bit overwhelming sometimes. But I did tell her. She pretty much chewed my ass off one cheek at a time, and went back for seconds. It was not pretty. Trust me. At one point I was ready to

while she was

. I was told to expect a call from my gay brother and his partner this afternoon. I am sure it won't be a

call.

Apocalipstic · 03-26-2010, 09:02 AM

You guyysss....GROUP HUG!

I'm so glad we can come here and share. I am calling and ordering my meds this morning, so I won't run out myself.

I watched a show the other night on lobotomies and thought about how much I wanted to have one back when I was in my teens and 20's and I am so very thankful that I was born when I was and that I have access to medicines that help me be functional instead of ending up WAY worse off.

I am so thanful we have each other.

Jet, I hope your day is peaceful!

Andrew, I am proud of you for getting back on the program!

Pretty Princess! xoxoxoxoxoxo

Spirit Dancer, have been thinking about you this week!

Frisky, you rock!

Everyone else, HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!

I am sentimental and weepy today. Way better than being flipped out!

Jet · 03-26-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

You guyysss....GROUP HUG!

I'm so glad we can come here and share. I am calling and ordering my meds this morning, so I won't run out myself.

I watched a show the other night on lobotomies and thought about how much I wanted to have one back when I was in my teens and 20's and I am so very thankful that I was born when I was and that I have access to medicines that help me be functional instead of ending up WAY worse off.

I am so thanful we have each other.

Jet, I hope your day is peaceful!

Andrew, I am proud of you for getting back on the program!

Pretty Princess! xoxoxoxoxoxo

Spirit Dancer, have been thinking about you this week!

Frisky, you rock!

Everyone else, HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!

I am sentimental and weepy today. Way better than being flipped out!

It will be okay. I don't know how it will be okay, but it will be o-kay. Just as a side bar...frisky and i go back about 3 years, we had the good fortune of meeting in real time about 2 years ago in Georgia. She's been a terrific listener through all my stuff and she deserves a big hand. Her friendship is steadfast no matter how crazy my story was or is...thanks FF for being so non-judgmental.

j

Andrew, Jr. · 03-26-2010, 02:20 PM

TGIF!

Spirit Dancer · 03-30-2010, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

You guyysss....GROUP HUG!

I'm so glad we can come here and share.

Spirit Dancer, have been thinking about you this week!

Everyone else, HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!

I am sentimental and weepy today. Way better than being flipped out!

oh lovely one I only just saw this, thank you very much for your kindness.

We're still here so time will tell. Have a beautiful day

Apocalipstic · 03-30-2010, 09:24 AM

May today be lovely and safe and peaceful!

Jet · 03-28-2010, 07:17 PM

One thing I would like to add is that I believe it is imperative to stay physically healthy. I'm pretty staunch about eating healthy, taking supplements and vitamins, and keeping my environment uplifting. I clean my apartment, (I'm a clean freak anyway), fix great dinners and do everything I can to feel better as I move through this. It's easy to fall into slumps or to let things slide. These things help.

Andrew, Jr. · 03-28-2010, 07:41 PM

My blood sugars are running high. My diet hasn't changed. And I have a call into my doc. I was stupid to play with my blood draws. I learned my lesson.

I am a practicing Buddist/Catholic. It does help me to meditate and pray. Right now my hardest burden is forgiveness. Not for me, but for Rosie and my home (nest). I have to work on this.

Thanks for listening.

Andrew

Apocalipstic · 03-29-2010, 10:39 AM

Good morning all!

Jet, I think those are great points and ones I think about.

I do go to work every day and get done what I must. I have to be able to take care of myself. Back in my 20's I had a major melt down and was out of work for 6 months and found I was too sick to handle the mental health system. It is easier to go to work every day than to make all the calls and doc appointments to get disability unless you either know how to work the system or have an advocate to do it for you.

I keep some of my vacation back in case I need to take off, but I have had my current job for 12 years.

I have not been as active as I should be, I have a lot of pain with other issues. I have started walking after work and slowing down or stopping for a few minutes if I am in too much pain, then starting again.

Eating right makes a huge difference in how I feet! My system is a wreck when I go near fast food.

Andrew, forgiveness is a hard one, I work on that constantly. I am not even positive I really know what forgiveness means.

Have a great week all! I am working on trying to give myself god thoughts when I start to falter and think negatively.

03-26-2010, 09:02 AM	#13
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Apocalipstic Pink Confection How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Ma'am Relationship Status: Dating Myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 4,266 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,195 Thanked 11,362 Times in 2,838 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	May today be lovely and safe and peaceful! __________________

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Apocalipstic Pink Confection How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Ma'am Relationship Status: Dating Myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 4,266 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,195 Thanked 11,362 Times in 2,838 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Good morning all! Jet, I think those are great points and ones I think about. I do go to work every day and get done what I must. I have to be able to take care of myself. Back in my 20's I had a major melt down and was out of work for 6 months and found I was too sick to handle the mental health system. It is easier to go to work every day than to make all the calls and doc appointments to get disability unless you either know how to work the system or have an advocate to do it for you. I keep some of my vacation back in case I need to take off, but I have had my current job for 12 years. I have not been as active as I should be, I have a lot of pain with other issues. I have started walking after work and slowing down or stopping for a few minutes if I am in too much pain, then starting again. Eating right makes a huge difference in how I feet! My system is a wreck when I go near fast food. Andrew, forgiveness is a hard one, I work on that constantly. I am not even positive I really know what forgiveness means. Have a great week all! I am working on trying to give myself god thoughts when I start to falter and think negatively. __________________

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Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	There is nothing more horrific beyond the trauma itself than facing it alone. This requires faith from every fiber of my being.

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Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	One thing I would like to add is that I believe it is imperative to stay physically healthy. I'm pretty staunch about eating healthy, taking supplements and vitamins, and keeping my environment uplifting. I clean my apartment, (I'm a clean freak anyway), fix great dinners and do everything I can to feel better as I move through this. It's easy to fall into slumps or to let things slide. These things help.

03-28-2010, 07:41 PM	#19
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	My blood sugars are running high. My diet hasn't changed. And I have a call into my doc. I was stupid to play with my blood draws. I learned my lesson. I am a practicing Buddist/Catholic. It does help me to meditate and pray. Right now my hardest burden is forgiveness. Not for me, but for Rosie and my home (nest). I have to work on this. Thanks for listening. Andrew