@Birdhouseinmysoul
I'm sry to hear what both you and he are experiencing. It sounds like both of you are suffering, though in different ways.
Your description of him sounds consistent with a BPD/PTSD diagnosis, though naturally every case will manifest differently dependent on a host of...
@OliveJewel
A generalized sense of being separate, not part of, disconnected, not fully engaged in the fullness of the felt experience of all that the moment has to offer?? The opposite of the state of mindful awareness.
Makes me think of the Hypo-Arousal State talked about in the Window Of...
"What Are You Feeling Today? Not Thinking, Rather Feeling! Can You Identify Yours?"
It can be tricky. Even if one doesn't actually label an emotional state, isn't the awareness of the emotional state, a cognitive process(ie. a thought based process)?
(I do get that the point is greater...
If money were no concern, I'd buy the World a Coke!
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Those of a certain age will know the TV commercials I'm referencing.😉
(I am of course referring to the beverage, not the snortable variety)🙂
@whiteraven
Oh, great!🙂
If you do read either(or both), I'd love to hear your impressions. Both books are remarkable. Though, naturally, YMMV.
Whatever happens, be well.
@whiteraven
If you are open to a possible contender to add to your list, "The Worm At The Core" is fascinating....once you get to 'W'. The Worm at the Core by Sheldon Solomon, Jeff Greenberg, Tom Pyszczynski: 9780679604884 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
It is a shame your already past 'D'...
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Many people make and subsequently break their New Year's Resolution(s). For some it has become a long-standing tradition. So 'fess up! How long did you take to break your resolution?!
(Note: This is supposed to be light-hearted and fun....and not a pessimistic or defeatist kind of thread)
The turn signal lever in an automobile does not merely provide you with a convenient place to hang your mask. It's other purpose is hinted at by the presence of the term 'turn signal' in the name. 😉
and you, @Friday, have made my day!!! Thank you! 🤗
I am delighted that the SUDS rating scale has been useful/meaningful in your life! We all need a set of tools/techniques to best manage our health, I'm glad this one has been of value to you.
Be well. ☺️
Hello, @Rosebud, I'm not opposed to saying that at the moment my SUDS is ~ 4, and I'd be happy to explain why I don't routinely state my SUDS. I have always wanted this thread to be about the SUDS Rating system and the practice of cultivating self-reflection and not to be some place where I...
Has the Xmas season changed your SUDS rating?
Has it been harder to maintain awareness of your rating(and its fluctuations), during the Holiday Season?
Best possible wishes to everyone on the Forum! 🤗
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@goblin
For a life-time of reasons, I understand. Of course not fully, but quite a bit.
You have identified the core of it all, when you said...
"my brain is an expert at making instantaneous links between objects (everything in the house) and painful memories. When the PTSD flares up in...
@Mariiiespinosa9919
...and for any that would enjoy Handmaid's Tale, the TV series is very good, as well.
It is, however, VERY intense and includes numerous scenes of virtually every form of abuse. Any potential viewer would be wise to consider how that may affect their internal state.
M...
@mumstheword Ty for sharing. You are welcome to state your SUDS rating along with your comments about your current status and/or psychological/emotional state.
My intention with this thread is to encourage the use of the SUDS rating tool to self-evaluate and express our internal experience. Ty.