ptsd

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.

Doing the Wrong Things. Content Warning.
I have been accused of doing the wrong things many times over my lifetime. And I agree that I have made a number of the wrong decisions.
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a year ago in Psyche
Where did the children go?
Part I: 2017 We gathered in a circle, sharing story after story. I was definitely not keen on going first, so I just listened in. No one was forced to speak, and it seemed like the regulars were the ones doing most of the talking. I couldn’t help but wonder how they felt so at ease. This was my first time here, and honestly, I’m not much of a talker anyway, but I really admired the bravery it took for them to share their experiences.
By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTYabout a year ago in Psyche
The Struggle To Ask For Help. Content Warning.
A few months ago, someone asked me to write about Why we Struggle to Ask for Help. It's taken me a while, but I'm finally writing about it.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Surface Pressure That Just Won't Stop
Disney Has Changed The Way They Make Me Cry As a child, I cried over the death of Bambi's mom. I hyperventilated in fear as a 5-year-old watching Snow White for the first time, and she ran screaming through the dark forest after the huntsmen tried to take her heart. I cried when the curse was broken for the Beast and he discovered love. When Dumbo was abused and mistreated and separated from his mother I sobbed. I forced myself to watch it until the end (I am a childhood abuse survivor, this movie was very triggering for me in a lot of ways) and found relief in the ending. But I refuse ever to watch it again - and I haven't shown my daughters that movie OR Pinocchio. I know those movies would trigger me to this day.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in Psyche
The Warrior
They say that All Life is Struggle. As you go through Life, You Will Face Conflict. What does this make You? One who is Engaged in Struggle and Conflict is a Warrior.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Why Today's Offices Prevent Productivity
The Human Soul Will Never Thrive In A Prison. This is Why Today's Offices Fail to Produce Results. It is also Why "Mandating" Returning to the Office has been such a Failure across the Board.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Susanna Kaysen, Susanna Kaysen? Checks! Girl, Interrupted?
Flashback. Nuns at Catholic Daycare in Habits. Grape juice and crackers. Even Catholic kids are selfish and mean. Flashback. I pissed my pants. I couldn't kick the big red ball at kickball. I don't know anyone's name.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Psyche
Dear Phoenix Letter #2
Dear Abuser, It’s been four years since the last time I saw you. Since the last time I heard your disgusting voice. The last thing I had ever heard you say was something to my husband. That I was cheating on him with Hope. But that was the furthest from the truth.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in Psyche
Dear Phoenix Series - Letter #1
Dear Abuser, You took a lot from me. You took my freedom, my sanity, and more importantly, you took away who I was. Even to this day, you still taunt me in my thoughts. However, I have accomplished more than I could ever imagine. Linkin Park came out with a new song called the The Emptiness Machine. It just came out recently, and honestly it applies to the situation you put me through.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in Psyche
Book Summary of ‘The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma’ by Bessel van der Kolk
Bessel van der Kolk's book The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma examines the complex relationship between trauma and the human body.
By Val Garnerabout a year ago in Psyche
Suicide Prevention: Honorable endeavor or impossible mission?
Suicide is a serious subject and I haven't written about it seriously or intellectually for most of my writing career. I've written many poems expressing in various ways the emotions and thoughts of a suicidal person. I've also written some stories in an attempt to shed some light on the matter. However, today's submission isn't about being "suicidal" or dealing with mental illness. In this article, I'd like to discuss mental health in general and the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971 (also known as The Baker Act). I'd also like to share my personal experiences with suicide, crisis stabilization facilities, and my overall opinions about how people should handle this subject. What makes me an expert? Do I have a Doctorate degree in Psychology? No, I majored in English. But I've spent 25 years in and out of the "insane asylums" and on and off prescribed psyche medications. I've been to hospitals in Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, and New Jersey. I may not be qualified to prescribe medications, but after 25 years of experience as a diagnosed and treated patient, I feel quite confident in my expertise on the subject.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Psyche
Proper Injection Techniques and Angles: A Pharmacist's Essential Guide
Pharmacists, especially those working in community pharmacies or clinics, often go beyond the traditional role of dispensing medications. Administering injections to patients is a critical part of their responsibilities. However, giving injections requires more than just skill—it demands precise knowledge of the proper techniques, angles, and procedures to ensure safety and effectiveness. Administering an injection at the wrong angle can lead to complications such as tissue damage, infections, and even improper absorption of the medication. Therefore, understanding the correct techniques is vital for both patient safety and the pharmacist's professional competence.
By William Henryabout a year ago in Psyche