There is much debate on the use of Propranolol for the treatment of PTSD. Most are quick to respond in confusion, isn’t that the drug that killed Michael Jackson? Not fully understanding the drug I went on a quest to understand if this is a good treatment for PTSD. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mental Health
Dissociation: Stepping Back From What We Love
3 Apr
Sometimes after we undergo a hardship we take step back from what we love, feeling disconnected from the life as we know it. In essence what we are experiencing is dissociation. The question is how to we rekindle the fire the used to spark us?
Taking Time Out to Relax, to be Present and Notice
11 Mar
If you are like most Americans, you probably struggle with finding time to relax, to breathe, to be in the moment. We have to remember to take time to be present and notice the beauty of our surroundings.
The Anniversary of the Fire: The Strength and Widsom I Have Gained
26 Dec
Two years ago I was sitting at my table working on my laptop when suddenly I felt like I wasn’t safe. About thirty minutes later I was informed there was a fire in my building and I needed to evacuate. Within minutes I watched my apartment go up in flames, belongings and mementos I would never see again. While the visual of the fire is still fresh in my mind, I am grateful for the strength and wisdom I have gained from the experience. Continue reading
Trouble Concentrating After a Trauma
4 Dec
Apparently its quite normal to have difficulty concentrating and trouble remembering things after a trauma, these are just some of the symptoms of PTSD. The question is how do you deal with it? Is there coping mechanisms that make life easier? Continue reading
Featured Posts
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Ideas For My New Fire Survivors Blog and Website
I am excited to start brainstorming new ideas for my blog and a new possible website, which I hope to launch in the spring 2014.
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My New Survey on Issues After a Fire
Calling all Fire Survivors! Please help me with my research for my senior project on issues after a fire by taking this survey. What are the main issues after a fire?
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When One Door Opens Another Closes
When One Door Opens Another Closes Through trials and pain When fate is on your side One door closes as another swings open Rise Up! Embrace the destiny The light is always brighter on the other side Pure, fresh, clean and new Let the warmth envelop you Uncertainty, the unknown You are there You are […]
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Teas to Ease Your Anxiety
Need stress relief? Try these teas, they work wonders.
