ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
How To Help Someone With PTSD
have just come downstairs, and I am having a cup of coffee with my partner. Our two dogs are lying at our feet and our daughter is making herself some breakfast. I started to realise how lucky I am. I was diagnosed with PTSD about 15 years ago. Since then, I have seen the birth of my daughter, being the victim of domestic abuse, witnessed my daughter being abused and been through a divorce. Now there is peace in my family. There is only one way to describe my current partner; she is amazing.
By Nic Castle6 years ago in Psyche
Flying my drone to help with PTSD symptoms
A few years ago I was diagnosed with PTSD by the doctors at the VA hospital. I’m a Veteran from the Iraq war and have had a few problems since my return home. I had begun talking to a Dr about my symptoms and they tried medication after medication to get my mood, anxiety, depression and so forth in Check. I still had a lack of interest in really doing any activity that I had previously enjoyed. That’s where I started to think of something different and ended up buying a drone. I got a good one, not one of these that crash every few seconds. I got one that took video and photos in high definition, because that was one of the biggest reasons I wanted one is to take beautiful pictures from the sky. I believe that taking pictures of your loved ones, nice sky’s, scenery, etc is a good healing tool and it’s fun to fly also. I traveled around some and have been able to take a quite a few good pictures of family events, of beautiful scenery and of things that people need to sell, like houses and property. That always seemed to take away a lot of my stress and made my depression symptoms not as bad.
By Steve Postalwait6 years ago in Psyche
Living with PTSD: Context and The Attack
When I chose to accept my admission to UC Davis after 7 years of working multiple jobs while attending community college, it was one of the happiest moments of my life. Having an insatiable appetite for knowledge, I had always wanted to attend a university, but getting there proved difficult since there was no way to pay for it right out of high school. Finishing my AA in Environmental Studies gave me that opportunity through a special program that guaranteed my transfer entry to at least one UC or CSU, as long as I maintained a certain GPA and completed a few other requirements, and because of my age, I also qualified for a grant that would help me with most of my tuition. While considering potential majors, I found a subject I could be passionate about, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. It was so new that it was only offered at two universities in CA at the time - CSU San Luis Obispo and UC Davis. I was incredibly excited to build upon my existing knowledge of people and the environment and try to make a difference in our world by studying this field, but I wasn't sure where I would feel most at home - SLO or Davis? As I toured the two campuses and towns in early spring with my then-boyfriend, I envisioned my life post-graduation as a children's garden educator with joyful anticipation. Davis had a specific garden education program I felt called to experience, and so ultimately I chose Davis over SLO.
By Tara Bloom6 years ago in Psyche
The Link Between Suicide and Automobile Crashes
"'Before suicides became the leading cause of non-battle injuries, motor vehicle injuries were," said Bruce H. Jones, a physician and epidemiologist who heads the Army's injury prevention program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, in Maryland"(1).
By Tami Nieto6 years ago in Psyche
My Brain Is a Mess
When I was 14 years old my world almost ended. I was in a horrific accident where I was close to losing my life. But I didn't, and I spent the next five years trying to figure out why. I was considered lucky, all things aside. On the outside you cannot tell really that I have gone through anything terrible. On the inside I am a mess.
By Hannah Elliott6 years ago in Psyche
Just the Beginning
Let's start with the basics. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with PTSD. For those who don't know what this means, PTSD is the abbreviation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It's what occurs to a person after a traumatic event happens. It's pretty much the aftermath. My PTSD stems from childhood molestation and rape. Yes, it is hard to talk about all the time. Even writing that in this article somehow makes me feel extremely anxious. It's not something I've talked about with too many people. Most people find it too hard to hear about. So, for now, I would like to leave my childhood experiences at that.
By NauddieMills6 years ago in Psyche
