I love to read. I have loved books since I was a little girl. My dad would read to me, listen to me as I pretended to read to him. My favorite thing was going to the library or bookstore with him, picking out a book and reading it until I absolutely had to put it away and go to bed. Books can help us escape. Having a bad day? Grab a book, find a … [Read more...]
Secondary PTSD
I recently read an essay penned by a spouse whose husband has PTSD. She wrote about visiting her psychologist and she heard the words "spouse secondary PTSD" for the first time. Now don't get me wrong, I understand very well that secondary PTSD can occur...but have you ever really thought about what that is, and how it can affect someone you … [Read more...]
Panic
Getting messages from Sam that read "I'm having a panic attack"makes me a little uneasy. In my head, I'm wondering what triggered the attack, if something unsettling happened at work, or if there is just too much stress around. Let me give you a little background on Sam's job at the VA. For those of you who don't know, Sam is a Peer Support … [Read more...]
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