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    Does Therapy/Therapist Really Help

    Michigangirl, Therapists can help, but you must open up to them. My therapist's name was given to me by a friend who is a therapist. My friend told me that everyone who saw this therapist was healed. I remember so well that first time I walked into the office. The clinic was a University...
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    Breathing and Grounding

    Thank you Morgan. You have added some ammunition to my grounding arsenal. For me different methods work for different situations. When I am disassociating repeating "This is not happening now" works well for me. You are correct that it takes alot of practice. You need self-awareness to...
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    Spirit .... What Is, And What Does Yours Look Like, Now?

    No Spirit existed in me or outside of me for a very long time. Only after my diagnosis has Spirit come back into my life. There are two Spirits in my life. There is the universal Spirit who I pray and meditate to. Inside of me is the Spirit who is my unique being. I'll tell you about my...
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    I'm Lost, Totally Lost and Don't Know Where To Turn.

    Tactman, Welcome to the forum. I am not military, but I pray for all our troops overseas and will pray for you personally. It takes alot of courage to serve our country as you do. Take care, vst
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    Issues With Sleep And Wake.

    Waking up and not going back to sleep is my biggest problem. For me, the intrusive thoughts usually are worse in the middle of the night. Of course I take a pill to sleep and say my prayers. No wonder I fall asleep. :smile: The first thing I do in the morning is meditate to clear my mind...
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    What Bad Shit Have You Done - Daily, As it Comes To You, Your Past, Lets Be Honest

    My bad things... Drove my parents to tears, I was not a very nice teenager. Drinking, smoking, drugs Shoplifting Used sex to punish myself (I just figured that one out a few weeks ago) Slept with two married men Ran away from places and situations without telling anyone I was...
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    Old Dog Died Today

    Hi Linda, Sorry to hear about your foster dog. I too have worked at an emergency veterinary clinic. Dealing with animals I don't know is one thing, dealing with my own pets is an entirely different matter. Have you ever seen the Rainbow Bridge poem? Its about our deceased dogs going over...
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    Grama Herc Has a New Warm and Fuzzy

    Congratulations Herc on finding the dolls. What a journey you had to get them. I'll also give you a big cheer :occasion:for pushing through the agoraphobia. Like your grandmother, I keep a gratitude journal. One time I even wrote that I was grateful for PTSD. Cheers, vst
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    How's Your Day Been? Each Day is Different, So Make Your Mark Daily

    A few days ago was a bad day. Those little voices in my head were saying "do this, no do that". Today is a great day. Feeling relaxed and happy. I'm even feeling that joyful Christmas spirit. PTSD is so confusing sometimes. :dontknow: vst
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    Will It Ever Get Better???

    Welcome to the forum. vst
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    Undiagnosed Five Months Of Heaven And Hell Since Attack

    Welcome, vst
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    Dealing and Struggling

    Kristin, Welcome vst
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    Husband Murdered and Lost Best Friend

    Welcome to the forum, vst
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    Greetings - PTSD From Violent Crime

    Greetings #six. My experience is yes, the joy in life can return. vst
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    Hello -- I'm New Here - Husband Commited Suicide

    Welcome Survived, vst
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