Everyone who has said yoga is a good practice for people who experience PTSD has been correct, in my experience. It was a long, rough road to… Read more “With PTSD Trauma Sometimes Bubbles Up…and Sometimes It Explodes”
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Small Steps Toward Taking Good Care of Myself
I had a hard day. Before 8am I had already dealt with driving triggers, betrayal, and heartbreak. I spent 12 hours on the road. There were no… Read more “Small Steps Toward Taking Good Care of Myself”
I Hate Being Uncomfortable
Which is pretty much my day-to-day with PTSD. However, there are versions of uncomfortable that are more and less tolerable for me. One of the least tolerable… Read more “I Hate Being Uncomfortable”
How I Used Yoga Grounding Techniques to Manage PTSD While Driving
I have been hearing and reading for a long time that yoga helps with PTSD symptoms, but I had no idea how – until today. I’m really… Read more “How I Used Yoga Grounding Techniques to Manage PTSD While Driving”
Things Are Good Until They Aren’t (perspective)
I think I’ve eaten about 20 rolls/cookies/biscuits today. Part of it is mindless stress eating, part of it is driving in terror for hours this week and… Read more “Things Are Good Until They Aren’t (perspective)”
You Have Time to Ground Yourself
I get overwhelmed somewhat easily. When I do, it’s hard to un-overwhelm myself. I know there are a lot of techniques to do it, but it’s still… Read more “You Have Time to Ground Yourself”
Strengthening Your Wrists
I recently heard Adriene Mischler say that when we start out in yoga, we often notice and say that our wrists are weak or that they aren’t… Read more “Strengthening Your Wrists”
