Tag: cptsd
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Navigating Sadness: Growth Through Emotional Depths
Sadness—the emotion we try to avoid, yet it holds the key to growth. What happens when we stop fighting it and start listening? Let’s explore how sadness shapes resilience, builds connection, and reveals strength we didn’t know we had. 🌱💧
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Mental Health Awareness Month—Empty Words, Real Consequences
They talk about advocacy, breaking stigma, change. But when I walked into that ER—sick, deteriorating, on the edge of collapse—awareness didn’t save me. I was gaslit. I was discarded. I was humiliated. And in the end? I was admitted weeks later—proving they were wrong all along. So tell me: what does awareness actually do when…
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Unveiling Surprise: How the Unexpected Shapes Our World
Surprise—the sneaky emotion that loves to catch us off guard. From unexpected phone calls to last-second hockey goals, it’s always there, shaping our experiences in ways we couldn’t predict. How do surprises—big and small—change the way we see the world? Let’s find out! 🎭🏒
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Trust and Anticipation: The Seeds of Confidence and Hope
What do trust, anticipation, and crows with “Wanted” posters have in common? More than you’d think! Dive into the unseen emotional heroes that quietly shape our world—one delicate thread, one spark of excitement at a time. 🐦✨
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Surviving Medical Negligence: My Story Part 2
Yesterday was hell. My anxiety clawed at me relentlessly, each moment dragging me closer to collapse. Writing this? It’s a small lifeline—a step toward calm, even if calm feels just out of reach right now.
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Understanding Joy: The Light That Fuels Connection
Beneath a sky alive with luminous swirls of color, the stars sparkled like scattered jewels against the vast expanse. A gentle breeze carried the crisp scent of snow, mingling with the faint sweetness of cocoa steam rising from a warm mug cradled in waiting hands. Soft blankets wrapped around shoulders, their textures a quiet symphony…
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Friendship Exposes the Danger of a Predator
I trusted a friend with my struggles, seeking connection and understanding. Instead, I uncovered manipulation, dismissal, and danger—the predator hiding behind the mask of friendship. This is a story of betrayal, broken boundaries, and survival—a cautionary tale about friendship turned harmful.
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Coffee and Mental Health: Exploring Fresh-Ground vs. Pre-ground
Why did fresh-ground coffee catch my attention? What secrets could a simple grind reveal about the mind, the body, and beyond? I wasn’t expecting answers—but what I found opened doors to questions I never thought to ask. The more I dug, the deeper the mystery grew. What could it mean?
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In My Darkest Hours
A lifeline that barks, a beacon in the night,A lifeline that guides, through shadows and light,A lifeline of love, unwavering and bright. Always connected, hearts beating as one,Always together, until the day is done,Always trusting, our bond can’t be undone. A grounding presence, leaning near,Guiding me through nights of fear,Dispelling shadows, bringing cheer. Loving one…
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Navigating the Chaos of a Day: My Service Dog and Mental Health Journey
no it has been a long day since yesterday because the two days are one. I got about a two hour nap last night and then could not fall asleep. No matter what I tried didn’t matter even my medication‘s to make me sleep didn’t work. However, I did get to meet a potential family…
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