What not to say to someone who has experienced trauma and loss

As you read last week readers, I had a rough few days.  The “aftershocks” lasted until Thursday, where I felt somewhat normal, not constantly worried of being hi-jacked by a debilitating flashback.  Normal is such a funny word after what I experienced. I guess that is why I named my blog Life’s New Normal. Continue reading

The dreaded visitor in the night – PTSD

The other day started out great and continued that way. We went to new seasons, got our Sunday breakfast, did the crossword together, then to the store for ingredients for dinner. Getting home, we geared up for a four mile run, which was invigorating. The rest of the day and evening was lovely and chill. I went to sleep happy and content. Then she came to me and the next 24 hours went to hell. You see, she rarely comes to me in dreams. As you have read prior, she is in that locked vault of denial preserving my sanity. Continue reading

Trauma and the Inability to Focus

I have touched on this before, but wanted to again after this past weekend.  Being a licensed acupuncturist, I am required to do a certain amount of continuing education to renew my license.  All docs do.  It is important to continue to learn and stay up to date with what is going on in the field. Plus, you can always learn something new. Continue reading

Navigating the memories – aka – the never ending movie reel

It never stops. Well, there are pauses at times, much like when you are watching a movie at home and pause it to pee. But otherwise, it is a movie reel that goes continuously in your head. There are times it is louder, more clear, others a low hum in the background.  Continue reading