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It is very common. It just doesn't show up the same way in everyone. I kept taking the most dangerous assignments I could get. I had a tendency to ignore my own safety and security advice. I had affairs in countries where that could get you arrested or stoned to death. Conversely I avoid crowds...

Has your doc given any indication as to why you have osteoporosis? My understanding is that there are multiple causes; bad diet, genetics, precipitating diseases etc. Knowing the possible cause may help you find a plan to move forward.

Personal power is one of those terms I swear was made up to sell self help books. If you google the term you get lots of Tony Robbins style mumbojumbo. Good question. Here is mine: How do you know you've increased your 'personal power' given that you can't measure it?

If its on your chores list it's not 'something nice for yourself', it's something you think you have to do.

Mahjong is a great game. Very relaxing if you skip the versions with timers :)

I bought myself an Apple watch. It arrived yesterday. I can barely afford it but I love it. It has a no nonsense breathing app built in and if all else fails I can bury myself in all the data :)

I can certainly say my experience supports this hypothesis.

That really has to be your first step. Nobody here can diagnose you.

Anyone who says such things is uninformed. Depression takes many forms. Not all include thoughts of suicide. In fact many people with depression don't have thoughts of suicide until they start to feel better. Thats why there is so much concern about antidepressants especially in regard to...

It Looks a little like she stole some other cat's coat :)

It is your right to get a second opinion. All good doctors, psycs, and Ts understand and support the idea of second opinions. The key is to be honest and explain what you are doing. Make it clear that it is not personal and that you are not diagnosis shopping.

Installed as well. :)

I'm not sure how to answer that question. I guess I have a couple of things that motivate me. First, I'm stubborn. Waaayyyy too stubborn to give in to PTSD without a fight. Second, I know there are people out there who would love to see me fail. Doing my job meant I made enemies. I still have...

It is on iTunes. Just found it. Will take a look. Thanks :)

If you have an iPhone or Android phone you might want to consider a breathing app. There are a lot of them out there. I used to use an app on my iPad called "Pranayama". I loved it because it had simple tones to indicate in and out breaths. Unfortunately it is no longer being updated. I'm...

I just finished listening to a CBC radio call in show regarding the newest London attack. Many of the callers were the usual apologists who feel compelled to voice their opinions at times like this. Muslims who object to the term Islamic terrorists and the regressive left that claims they are...

Radar Love. The Wicked Tinkers' version. Bagpipes and didgeridoo :D

Deadlifts and overhead presses with my new olympic bar!

I'm struggling with that as well. But then I've been struggling with most breathing exercises. For a long time I couldn't do any of it without intrusive thoughts flooding in. Since my PTSD symptoms have eased I've been able to try again with some success. I'm also struggling with breathing...

I can vouch for Tai Chi. Back when I was working a very high stress desk job I was lucky to have a co-worker who, as part of his Tai Chi training, was obliged to teach others. We would spend our 'smoke breaks' practicing. It was very good for stress relief and getting movement back in bodies...

Over the past couple of months of been using principles I've learned from a couple of books that I got from Amazon. I was skeptical at first but I'm finding it surprisingly effective for heading off PTSD symptoms and grounding if they catch me by surprise. A lot of people here talk about the...

I'd suggest grief counseling. Or maybe funereal services.

Absolutely.

Welcome @WhisperingMyTruth . Glad you found your way here. I hope you find it as useful as it has been for me.

I can definitely second that.