I’ve been isolating at home for somewhere around two months, and that’s as close as I get to a count. I don’t actually care. Time is a… Read more “Not Even Counting the Days”
Tag: PTSD and sleep
Aaaaaannnnndddddd… There’s the Depression
I made it through the work week being a pretty good sport about just about everything. We have transitioned meetings to an online platform, including public meetings,… Read more “Aaaaaannnnndddddd… There’s the Depression”
Getting Strep in the Time of the Coronavirus
Well of all things, my off and on sore throat and general blah tested positive for strep, so I’ve been at home to limit other people’s exposure… Read more “Getting Strep in the Time of the Coronavirus”
Trying Times & Trauma
I’ve over the blown up image of the COVID-19 pathogen. Pick a new image for articles, I don’t think this is adding anything to the conversation. And… Read more “Trying Times & Trauma”
A Small Moment of Yay
I started gaining weight after I started therapy. As I dealt with trauma and my PTSD diagnosis, my body wrapped me in a protective bubble for so… Read more “A Small Moment of Yay”
Well That Was a WEEK
I spent this past week traveling to speak at a conference, and there are a lot of conferences happening in my field right now across the country.… Read more “Well That Was a WEEK”
Why PTSD Can Be So Isolating
PTSD can feel like an endless hell. Sometimes it’s such a horrible and painful experience that you can see nothing else. Sometimes it retreats to a dull… Read more “Why PTSD Can Be So Isolating”
End of an Era
I start my new job on Monday! In the two weeks leading up to my “retirement” as a consultant, I’ve endured a bad and long-lasting cold, wrapped… Read more “End of an Era”
If I Didn’t Have PTSD, I’d Have the Energy To…
I met a new acquaintance for lunch yesterday. It was really nice, and this person and I have a lot in common. She was relating some of… Read more “If I Didn’t Have PTSD, I’d Have the Energy To…”
Small Moments of Gratitude In The Storm
I haven’t been able to finish a yoga practice in a few days. My tolerance for discomfort and uncertainty has been pushed so far that I have… Read more “Small Moments of Gratitude In The Storm”