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  1. In the weeds

    Needing something (but no idea what)

    I totally relate to this @whiteraven. I'm 67 with fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, ehlers-danlos... I could go on. A lot of my family and friends have died off, we moved six years ago to another state and haven't made any real connections to people since being here. I'm overwhelmed by the...
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    Ptsd Tool Box - Healing ptsd from the inside out

    Thanks @arfie. I wish I could logically understand that I have to heal myself from the inside and lately all I'm doing is having flashbacks that make me want to shut down. I feel then that I don't even want the flashback to end. I want to sit in it and think it through and remember details, and...
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    Ptsd Tool Box - Healing ptsd from the inside out

    My psychiatrist has recommended the book "Ptsd Tool Box - Healing ptsd from the inside out". I was wondering if anyone has read this book and if it has helped them?
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    Quote Of The Day

    The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. ~old Chinese proverb
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    What Did You Eat And Drink Last?

    1/2 of a BLT sandwich.
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    What Did You Eat And Drink Last?

    Cheese omelette
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    Relationship Tired of all the misdirected blame

    I don't have advice, just to say I've been there, I understand. I'm not there anymore, but had no choice for 25 yrs. I'm sorry you are going through this.
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    Small things, great victories. What’s yours?

    Thanks @VioletButterfly !
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    Our cats

    We have talon gloves. I imagine they're pretty much the same. We have them for use with the ferals but I used them to get a grackle into a box, with a broken leg, while waiting for the rescue people. Amazingly he didn't try to nip me once while i rubbed his belly and kept him calm. He comes back...
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    Small things, great victories. What’s yours?

    I'm able to walk again without a cane. Still a little painful but so happy about that.
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    Trauma - Physical punishment

    No need to feel embarrassed. People here are wonderful and have helped a lot without even knowing it.
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    Assault I'm afraid to return back to work after nearly 2 years of workers comp

    Since HR asked what accommodations you need to feel safe I would talk about that panic button again. Every store should have one.
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    If I Could I Would..

    Take an art class.
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    What Are You Feeling Today? Not Thinking, Rather Feeling! Can You Identify Yours?

    In pain. Fell and busted up my knee. Now I'm hobbling around with a cane and everything is taking 3 times as long to get done.
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    What Song Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Gonna Be Okay ~ Brent Morgan
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    Things you love which you didn’t used to like, and or vice versa

    Candy, donuts, pancakes.. I used to love those things. For the past few years I want nothing to do them. I don't like them at all.
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    Poll When Did the Symptoms of PTSD First Appear, After the Initial Traumatic Event?

    First trauma... I don't know what age. I know i was in a crib. From trauma filled childhood to trauma filled marriage.. Last trauma.. 13 yrs ago. First flashback/diagnosis.. 5 yrs ago. So... 50± yrs? Seems a very long time. I had buried it all, trying to put one foot in front of the...
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    What Did You Eat And Drink Last?

    Cheese omelette
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