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I very much appreciate this thread. After being bed ridden for multiple years (due to inappropriate treatment and medications) I am learning to walk several times a day for 5-20 minutes. Not running yet. With the modifications of my diet, a better form of medications and building slowly the...

Relaxing after a busy morning. Watching family create an art commission. Sitting still with my service animals in the sunshine.

Today, walked to the recycle bin with two items at a time....making a total of 5 trips to the waste center. Laundered all the blankets (heavy for me and painful for my hands), sheets and pillow covers. That is enough for this morning. Planning rest, then a 20 minute stroll tonight. Congrats...

I have been mindful of the amount of rest I need while recuperating. Napped, snacked on veggies and slept most of the day yesterday. . Added Calmes Forte to aid in restful sleep. Feel calm, relaxed and refreshed today....for the first day since May of last year. Got a new style for my hair...

Out the door for a ten minute walk already this morning. Feeling hopeful. Strength is building, too.

Triple the normal walk time=3 20 minute walks already today. Feeling like there is hope to slowly progress into a power walk. Actually made it to the beach and walked for 15 minutes (facing the fear) yesterday...a great way to start the new year. Have been house bound being ill for a few days...

I know you have PTSD when I.... 1. Take a year to train the service animal to walk on a leash with harness then am too afraid to go outside 2. Consider a self check into ten day hospital as a restful option 3. Clench my teeth when sleeping so bad the tooth breaks off and going to the dentist...

I know I have PTSD when...I read this thread with my supporter and the response is, "OMG, you could have written all of these!"

Ending the year in restful peace in my heart. one 20 minute brisk walk today plus a 5 minute stroll tonight. Big improvements can come in small packages. All the best to you and your family in the upcoming year. May 2015 be shiny and bright for us all!!

Met with my awesome Dr today. Processed a lot of good news and gave myself permission to grow slowly into the spring of '15!! Tonight celebrated with family by watching the world tour a favorite performer. Listening to my guy put words to his music. A nice way to cap off the last night of a...

Resting a lot today after feeling a bit run down. May be a touch of the flu? Ate a vegan lunch and snacked on healthy carbs for energy. A little nap and lounging with the family tonight. Mindful breathing to help manage some stress around changes happening with routine.

Minimal activity today. Some stretching while yawning. Have a wee touch of the flu. One small 5 minute walk.

I am reminded I have PTSD when... going to the DMV is considered a social outing!

Took a rest after an outing to the DMV. A nice salad for lunch and listening to music tonight.

2 5 minute walks plus on 15 minute walk. Floor stretching exercises plus balancing ball with resistance band.

I am reminded I have PTSD when.... I describe my symptoms and the response is most always, "but you LOOK so great"!! OR when...I get frustrated about my own limitations OR when...a stranger sneers and says, "I know people who are really disabled and cannot walk". OR when...I am overly sensitive...

Accepted groceries and help from another person (putting my ego aside). Also, trying a new juice recipe. Resting and watching a movie, too.

Happy to report balance in my exercise the past couple of days. Though it may seem a setback, the balance I mention is not pushing myself to do more while in a lot of pain. The weather and my disorder can make me ache all over. So I stayed to my regular 5 minute walks and only three each day...

YAY! For everyone keeping the log here. It helps me, and others, for sure! Yesterday, I walked briskly (for me) for 15 minutes. That's triple to what I was doing during the past several weeks! Plus, I walked 3 times for 5 minutes...the norm. Today, I started with mild stretching and a 5...

Improvements here. The inspiration found on this site has helped and I really like this thread. Today, 3-5 minute walks PLUS a 4th walk for 10 minutes during a pretty severe agor/panic attack. Worked out my right arm during a 40-minute paint by number session. Ouch that one hurt! So, a...

Yes, a great 5 minute power walk on the beach:) already this morning. After being bed ridden for nearly 5 years a walk in the sunshine is a pleasant way to begin the day. I am also using the round foam roller to release tension in my back. I lay on it. with roller between shoulder blades, it...

Just starting to emerge from the house. 5 minute power walk every 3 hours. Daily yoga with mindfulness and breathing about 15 minutes. It's a start. Using muscle milk and protein to aid in body strength, too. Great reading here, thanks