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You can take a self-defense class. Many people enjoy those, and if you like the ideas presented, they are usually taught by martial artists and/or police officers, so there may be an opportunity to continue your training if you do enjoy it. If you can make eye-contact with others it will give...

Keep in mind that PTSD and chronic pain can be connected. I have tried various group exercise classes, by tend to have flashbacks, which means I don’t go back. I have treadmill in the basement, and I started walking with an app that is encouraging and encourages you to speed up. I also pay for a...

Are you aware that the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) has a PTSD clinic? How can Law Enforcement be behind firefighters? That is a rhetorical question. I’m really burning with a strong need to help others in our shoes and build connections to make resources known and...

Liability is a stupid reason to tell cops not to talk to one another. Do you have an attorney yet? You need one. I’m not sure what state you’re in, where I’m at, a psychologist’s diagnosis and the “unfit for duty,” designation gets you a year off, or so. Also, cops have weird ways of...

You are absolutely right about how the system and the stigma works currently. I know that in my state, there is current legislation requiring cops to go to training on mental health issues, within the profession and among, ‘clients.’ So the awareness is happening, but I think we need retired...

Your pain is my pain. Five years ago my partner left the PD on a PTSD disability a year after a shooting. It hit me then, that LE is not forever. I went back to school. Three days after graduation I got in a shooting and haven’t been the same since. The nervous system got stuck on high gear and...

If you can focus enough to read The Users Guide to the Human Mind talks about why are brains do things like keep us trapped inside our cars. Yea, it’s a survival mechanism. If you can thank your brain for wanting to keep you safe, and tell your feet to get out of the car. We have lots of...

I understand that. If I didn't have kids, I would probably spend a lot more time in bed. I never felt anxiety before my trauma. Now it's either anxiety or exhaustion. I'm glad to hear TSY. Is safe and challenging.

Thanks, I get that the work can cause flashbacks, I just don't like being in a room with seniors and soccer moms, when I have flashbacks, I want someone there that understands and isn't going to freak out. I will check out the site you've suggested.

Nathalie, How do I find a trauma sensitive yoga teacher or class or therapy? I have tried going to regular yoga classes, and some other group fitness classes, but I have flashbacks in class, which makes me avoid going back...