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Today is a blessing for multiple reasons. Having fought a dual diagnosis for over 7 years it is with ongoing and immense gratitude that just about everyday I do not wake up suffering from the obsession to maintain a life of drug addiction. Through active addiction I had very little sanity and...

This most recent holiday season was the second consecutive year that I was blessed with an abundance of gifts, love and food. A large portion of my life has been endured under what could be described as somewhat minimalist conditions, particularly in the material/physical realm. I have grown...

One thing I have learned is that (given my upbringing and the trauma that ensued) there are quite a few triggers I encounter on a day to day basis. But, aside from critic initiated flashbacks, the most excruciating trigger I experience is as soon as the sun sets. The physical symptoms I endure...

The act of grieving within a four step process in the midst of immense pain has revealed something very valuable. Because of grieving, in addition to critic shrinking, I know that I am building new neurological pathways because of the physical sensations I feel immediately after I repeat...

So, what I have learned from Pete Walkers book is absolutely priceless. His theory and expertise on the causes, symptoms and recovery through complex PTSD has been nothing short of a revelation. About two weeks ago I was experiencing a more severe flashback with crippling and excruciating fear...

I rented a plot at the community garden this year. Every Monday evening and Thursday morning there are shared work sessions. It's a beautiful place. There is a wide range of herbs, fruits and vegetables grown around the entire perimeter. I enjoy volunteering while I'm not tending to my own...

Yesterday morning I was scheduled to have my first T.I.R. treatment which was postponed until 2 in the afternoon. I first learned about the treatment almost two months ago and met the therapist who is facilitating the treatment around the same time. Thankfully he is a very gentle, compassionate...

I met with my individual therapist on Monday this week who introduced me to a gentleman who will facilitate traumatic incident reduction. From the brochure, to the discussion we had about it, I feel slightly confident that it could help me. Have any of you heard of or have went through this...

I am currently going through a break up from a relationship that lasted from October last year until the end of March. This woman was and still is incredibly special to me but sadly it's not meant to be. Long story short, we both have traumatic pasts that interfered with the relationship. I have...

The last two days have been challenging, today especially. I have had some success with participating in activities to keep my flashback symptoms at bay (tension reduction exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, inner child reassurance and cardio to name a few) but the pain of loneliness won't...

Hi. My name is John. I am 30 years old and am (as of yesterday) getting out of a special, eye opening, perception altering relationship that lasted almost 6 months but came to an end because of the steadily increasing stress of my complex post traumatic condition that was too much to bare for...