Breathe Through It

2022-12-132022-12-17 Miss Poison December, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Complex PTSD, December, Emotional Pain, Grief, Honesty, Lack of Support, Life, Loss, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Suffering, Truth, Writing

I've always wondered what the hell is wrong with the majority of the people in this world. For some unknown reason, they believe caffeine, sunshine, fresh air, a glass of water, or a cup of tea will magically solve ALL of your problems. If only it were so simple! Have you ever felt better when … Continue reading Breathe Through It

Fireworks

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In The Face of Trauma: Fatherless Daughter

2021-12-18 Miss Poison Adult Orphans, Mourning, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Complex PTSD, Goal Getter, Goals, Health, Honesty, Interpersonal Relationships, Mourning, My Father, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Siblings, Trauma, Writing

Last month, my doctor asked if anything specific was triggering me. At the time, I couldn't think of anything. Until a specific day came, and I broke down in tears for hours. It had been a long time since I'd allowed myself to do that. 😦 The majority of my breakdowns are quiet. Real quiet. … Continue reading In The Face of Trauma: Fatherless Daughter

Symptoms of C-PTSD

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Mental Health Monday July 2020: Round Two

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Fourth of July Caturday

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This year was extremely frightening and traumatizing for my cats. They were terrified in a way I have never seen before and I pray I never see it again. I am outraged by the crap my neighbors pulled. The streets were full of smoke, cars couldn't get through, and it was a major problem waiting … Continue reading Fourth of July Caturday

Minipress (Prazosin) for Stress Nightmares in PTSD

2020-04-232020-04-25 Miss Poison Complex PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Complex PTSD, Health, Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Prazosin

https://www.verywellhealth.com/prazosin-treats-nightmares-in-ptsd-3015222 The other day, a woman started a fight with me over this drug. Yeah, I know; it was completely obnoxious and she acted as if I was forcing it down her throat. Obviously, that was not the case. Her major issue is that it didn't work for her, so she was blasting it and … Continue reading Minipress (Prazosin) for Stress Nightmares in PTSD

After A Traumatic Experience…

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“After a traumatic experience, the human system of self-preservation seems to go onto permanent alert, as if the danger might return at any moment.” ―Judith Lewis Herman Sadly, this quote speaks to me today. I had to take medication for an insane panic attack that popped up out of nowhere, and I'm trying not to … Continue reading After A Traumatic Experience…

Healing Comes In Waves…

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If it comes at all... 😔 Yeah, I'm having a rough fucking week. I'm writing my thoughts and will be back with a full post ASAP.

Sharing Color

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I've been having a terrible, rough time of late. I started writing about it, and was too sick to finish what I was writing, but I'll get there. As we head into this excruciatingly hot weekend (115 degrees with heat, heat index, and high humidity, as well as a few nights in the 90s), I … Continue reading Sharing Color