Research Ptsd Major Project

[soulofLC]

I wish more people understood the depth of PTSD suffering. Much suffering could be prevented.

I also am an artist and I have done some works of art, some of which are online and some are here at home with me. I recently have started to delve into painting my trauma. I would love some publicity to be able to sell more of them.

Emilie, so sorry for the uninformed people in your life. Yes, so much suffering could be prevented with more intelligent and informed people. That is the rub...how to make people care, because not all of them will get out of their respective ideological "places" to learn.

I too am an artist. I have done a little work about my trauma, but would like to do more. Shoot me a line in the conversation thread. I would love to see what you are doing. Or, alternately, I can look the site over if your images are posted. soul

 

[Pale Warrior]

While I applaud the ideals of this study, perhaps you might want to read around the concept of "collaborative research" before embarking.


I know the comparison is not exact and I don't want to upset anyone, but living, working and researching (now on my masters) within the disability community, the best and most valid work is that which is lead by the community to be represented. The role of the non sufferer is that of the facilitator and provider of expert skills in the technical completion of the work. Trust the individuals to be experts about their own lives.

 

[soulofLC]

Thanks, Pale Warrior for your insightful post.

Kudos on your choice of profile pictures! Love it!

 

[Pale Warrior]

Cheers, soulofLC. It's a graphic representation of how I feel most days ;)

 

[soulofLC]

I can relate, Pale Warrior. *hugs*

 

[doxy]

Hello to all,

I have worked with James. I am of a very jumpy disposition and frankly don't trust men as far as I could throw them. However I felt comfortable with James. I was in complete control of what pictures, audio and video was taken, and then everything was checked with me before any material was published whatsoever. I have no information as to my whereabouts available on the web etc and James has made sure this situation is respected and protected. It is very rare to meet anyone who has any awareness of your anxieties so meeting James was like a breathe of fresh air. And through all the restrictions I put in place, I do feel I have done my little bit to increase awareness of this debilitating condition.

I won't suggest anyone participates if it is beyond their 'feeling safe' capacity, but I would somehow like to alleviate the 'feeling intruded upon anxiety' of James presence here. I have seen James body of work and it is of excellent quality and he is creating an audience of people in positions of influence. I found him to be professional and genuine.

I wish him all the best.

 

[Noa]

Are you interested in Civilian ptsd from war?