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I'm not even going to debate who's friendlier or nicer...cause I got nothing...lol. I was just wondering how on earth "she" arrived at that conclusion being that as far as I know, she's never even met an American...well maybe one or two, out of their element...but she's lived in Canada for the...

wow...I totally thought I replied to this thread. I too want to give a big virtual hug to everyone. You've all been so supportive to me in the last weeks.

I don't care what anyone says. 90s Alanis Morissette was, and still is AWESOME. Not corny in my book, unless I am corny too?? That's one thing I've never called myself...lol.

Something Fin said is "Is It Possible To be A Victim Of Violent Trauma" thread brought this up. I could so identify with the things she said and the questions she has, that I just had to ask. Anyone else? Do you feel like you must have been Hitler in a past life? Stalin? Pontious Pilate? Pick...

My MIL told me that she finds Americans nicer and friendlier that Canadians...I was all like " how the heck did she arrive at that conclusion?" Maybe, she's been looking at too many passports and drivers licenses..LOL! I know, lame...but I had nothing else to say.

I have recently made a rule for myself. The rule is, if I say something negative, I have to try to find a positive in the situation. I've ony just started, but my reason for this was the "all or nothing" thinking. I have just become so negative. I would see that it is freezing outside...

Today was good for me. i got up, got out of bed before noon, ate a healthy breakfast, did some serious cleaning, and then went thrift shopping with my MIL. I had some brief anxiety, but it was far better than it has been and I spent most of the day happy. I have also decided that I need to...

It was ridiculously cold today... the kind that hurts your lungs if you try to breathe too deeply, but the sun was beaming all day, so that was pretty nice. :) There's my positive. I've decided I need to look at the positives more often. So, from now on if I say something negative, I am going...

I'll definitely keep everyone posted. I won't be seeing my doctor unti feb though as the rest of this month is all booked with a vistit to my father, and supporting my cousin through a surgery.

Fin, Thanks so much for your kind words. I do know what you mean :) I did have the scented bath the other day...but it wasn't a reward, because I didn't do anything else that day. Still, even having the bath was new...at least I was out of bed...lol. I am feeling very good about my day...

Long Lake sounds like my kind of place. My favourite place to be is Antalya, Turkey. I have never seen anything to rival the beauty of that country. I think for me, why I loved it so much is because it is just so peaceful. I had a completely worry free, and I mean completely worry free...

First of all, that first woman you met with is an idiot. You do not have to have your life ACTUALLY threatened to have PTSD. If you perceived that type of danger it is enough. Living under abuse that is ongoing, and always feeling the danger of the abuse, and "what will happen next?" is enough...

I can't even contemplate a situation like that. It is no wonder that it still affects you even today. I don't think people ever just "get over" watching a person die violently. I know from personal experience that all of our negative experiences can add to PTSD, and further traumas definitely...

I got up at a normal hour today, made myself breakfast for the first time in ages, and then tidied up my room. even those relatively small actions, that should be normal, are new for me. I feel like it was a good start to the day, although I did wear myself out a little. I am feeling good...

I just wanted to update everyone and let them know that since I have been able to eat a little, I have also been getting more rest. I am feeling much better, but I am still going to discuss the sleep issue with my doctor, as sleep has been an issue for me for at least the last few years...

Yeah, apparently it is. The ones who go through a trauma and don't develop it tend to be up on a pretty high horse though. I remember being in a group therapy session and it was my turn to talk. You could choose to pass, but after a couple of weeks, I wanted to talk. I shared my trauma...

Hi Faith. Welcome to the forum. I think you'll find this site very helpful, and supportive. There are many on here who are willing to lend a an ear, and advice whenever they can. You sound like you have the right mindset for sure, that's going to save you time in the long run. Good luck...

This is one I haven't thought of a good name for...I dreamed I was eating this once, and it stayed in my head for weeks..When I finally got around to making it, it was even better in real life. It took several attemps to perfect the recipe...here's what I came up with. Cookie Ingredients...

This is one of my all time favourite salad recipes. It is meatless, though you could add chicken or beef if you'd like. This recipe is always a HUGE hit at parties, and it is a staple in my home, and I frequently make a meal of it. Ingredients: Romaine lettuce torn (about 2 cups)...

Ingredients: 2 Cups cooked pasta (I like to use rotini) 2 Large boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 2 fresh cloves crushed Black pepper to taste 1 cup broccoli cut into smallish pieces 1 cup carrots sliced into rounds 1 can corn Niblets 1 can diced...

and I had to take time to figure it out...now I figured out how I want to post, so it will be smooth sailing...no more posting recipes that aren't in the right spot. Yay, I don't look like a silly-head anymore! All recipes will be posted as comments to my original post...

I've decided to start a blog to celebrate becoming a valued 100 post+ member. For now I will be sharing some of my favourite recipes. Most of these either came to me by intuition when I was looking at a cupboard of odds and ends, or I dreamed them up as I slept. I will note the ones that are...

Congratulations. That is a wonderful accomplishment. You have right to be very proud of yourself.

it's -25c feels like -38c...I am not going outside to find out.

I'm going to try to do something new(ish) today as well. Last night I planned to do some running around today, buy some stuff to make soups, ect. It is -38c today where I am...so I think I'll try to figure something else out..lol. Maybe I will force myself to clean something, and then reward...