The Nature and Power of Thoughts
The Nature and Power of Thoughts-The single most productive thing I have learned in my recovery journey is how to take a thought captive–how not allow it to rule or ruin a moment, a day, an opportunity. In this quick video Dr. John A. King discusses something that is at the very heart of his book #dealwithit – living well with PTSD.
Do You See Him? The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Men
I wrote this piece ‘Do You See Him?’ after touring with a documentary on human trafficking that featured my story called Stopping Traffic. It discusses the impact of sexual abuse on men .
Overcoming a Victim Mentality : Are You F*cked Over by People, or Guided by Ars3rholes?
Overcoming a victim mentality is a matter of perception. If you allow someone to make your world for you, they will always make it too small.
The Importance of Resilience in Overcoming Trauma
The Importance of Resilience in Overcoming Trauma . In an interview with Chris Lengyel of Help Me PTSD, Melissa and I discuss the importance of resilience in sustainable trauma or PTSD recovery.
6 Things to do When You’re Having a Bad Day with PTSD
Everyone has bad days–sometimes even a string of them put together. When you are dealing with PTSD and learning to manage yourself , there are some things that can really help on those shitty days.
PTSD is not a Competition
PTSD Is Not A Pissing Competition . I was contacted by a female veteran who made it very clear to me that she believes that REAL PTSD was only something that people in the military could experience. I very firmly and politely disagreed.
3 WAYS TO TELL IF SOMEONE CARES FOR YOU
It’s difficult to know if someone cares for you when you are dealing with PTSD in relationships.
If you have experienced trauma, some people just want to sit and hear your horror stories. Others want fodder for the gossip machine.
How PTSD Affects Daily Life .
How PTSD Affects Daily Life . When a man’s wife becomes his ‘caregiver,’ the natural order of marriage is destroyed. If a woman acts like your mother, it is impossible to be intimate with her.
PTSD Book for Veterans and Trauma Sufferers
#DEALWITHIT is a PTSD self-help book for veterans, police and trauma sufferers