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Jun 10, 2009, 03:09 PM
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Do we ever heal from PTSD? I feel like this has been a long journey and it's hard to see an end. I try to stay positive but every now and then I have a trigger. My means of grounding are getting a lot better but when does it become natural?
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Jun 11, 2009, 02:39 AM
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Jme only... I stopped thinking of it as a journey. Journey to me means there is a destination. My belief is there is no arrival at some magical place. I do believe we walk a path of recovery, our solitary path but with those parallel to us...ready to catch us when we falter, and we catch them when they falter. Yeah, we do hit speed bumps that can bring us to our knees. It's part of the PTSD and in a strange sort of way it is normal for someone in recovery. Natural? No wise words on that... Again, jme, but I don't find that grounding techniques are static, therefore they will not be "natural." They will grow as we grow in feeling secure; they may diminish when we are in a rough spot. As with anything else in life, some days are better than others. Best wishes, Catherine
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Jun 11, 2009, 04:26 AM
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Yes we do heal. I have lived most of my life living in the past and laying it in front of me and completely missing the moment. I have lived in this nightmare so long that I didnt believe a different way of being was possible, but of late I've been hit by this new feeling within me, I was worried at first because it felt so unfamilar, unyet It was wonderful, it was "peace". I ignored it the first few times, not daring to believe it was real and that it could be possible, but its happened a few more times, and when it happens, I loose all fear, suddenly I understand what living in the moment means, I've never had that experience before, the ablity to wake up, not have to fear what this 24hours might bring. Even the changing of the seasons was a big trigger for me I had no inner ablity at all to withstand life, but now, its happening, if I could bottle the feeling and sense of peace that I get at times I'd be rich. I will say though, knowing what I know, there are no meds that will do this, one has to talk their way through the dark until they find the strenght to pick up a torch and finally find success as they walk toward the light. LIfe without that dread and anxeity is fantastic, I wonder, do non traumatised people have this peace naturally? It doesnt matter now, I am just so pleased to have my share of it at last!!!!
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Jun 11, 2009, 05:19 AM
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I don't....
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Jun 11, 2009, 07:54 AM
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PTSD has been called a "psychic wound".
I believe it can heal "enough" so that you don't hemorrhage. However, because of the severity and depth of that psychic wound, it will no doubt reopen, become infected again, and a scarred soul is inevitable. 
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Jun 19, 2009, 03:56 PM
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#7
Jun 22, 2009, 12:54 PM
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Just new here....There is hope then. Good to hear!
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Jun 22, 2009, 12:55 PM
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New here....Nice to hear good news!
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Jun 22, 2009, 12:57 PM
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Just new here....Nice to hear good news! Needed that today,
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Jun 24, 2009, 07:53 AM
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I have seen some posts here saying we do - I have definately got better than I was 2 years ago - I still get triggered - but less than I used to - there is hope - take care P7
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Jun 24, 2009, 09:52 AM
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Like taking on a never endevar and you get butterflies in your tummy. Each time you attempt to take a step toward something that freaks you out it a step toward healing..... BUT again - it is a Long process, BUT worth every trying minute of IT. Just look where you've come so far... from any year, month, week prior and what you've learned or accomplished.
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Jun 27, 2009, 04:15 AM
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Thank you! I have been making progress. My T says I need to get angry but I can't. Why?
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Jun 27, 2009, 07:55 AM
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sometimes PTSD shuts down our emotions and it takes time for them to come back - it will happen when the time is right - dont put pressure on yourself - take care P7
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Its not how many times you fall down that counts its how many times you get back up! (Thanks to fenrir for my Picture )When you have come to the edge of all light that you know and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing One of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly. by Patrick Overton, author and poet |
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