Jun 25, 2023
It is the start of the summer slowdown where I'll post less often as I try to catch up on my sleep and elocution skills. I've been talking a lot lately and I can hear multiple imperfections.
Really a bad idea to do five things at the same
time.
Anyway, last week's error has created this episode. As a
standing warning. Never upgrade as you are working on a project.
I've gotten away with it before but not last week.
It destroyed my audio file. Totally my fault. I knew better but didn't do better.
It destroyed my audio file. Totally my fault. I knew better but didn't do better.
This week is the definition of PTSD and some but not all of
the accessible resources you might want to check out if you don't
know about the condition.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.
Psychology Today post on Conquer Anxiety, One Small Step at a Time, A solution-focused approach to overcoming fear, worry, and stress.
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.
Resources Mentioned:
Mending the Line
Blue Sky Entertainment official movie
trailer on YouTube.
Field and Stream interview with director Joshua Caldwell about
the movie and the challenges in bring it to the screen.
PTSD Resources
Books
For African Americans, there is a book called The Pain We Carry, Healing from
Complex PTSD for People of Color. by Natalie Y. Gutierrez and
published by New Harbinger Publications.
Very Well Mind List of Books About PTSD
National Institute of Mental Health information page about
PTSD, you can download the NIH booklet. The Center has
podcast called PTSD Bytes where you can get small audio chunks
of information about the condition and tips for handling
it.
Audio/Video
The Veterans Administration has a short whiteboard video that
explains the basics of PTSD for military folk.
Psych2Go has an explainer video on Complex PTSD or
C-PTSD.
This is a link to the Audible.com search page on audiobooks that deal with PTSD
topics.
The podcast Talking Later Veteran Stories of Late Life PTSD.
You can listen via Spreaker or Apple Podcast
Informational
What are the symptoms of PSTD
from ADAA.org. There is also a ADAA.org PTSD support group that you can join to ask
questions or share concerns.
Helpguide.org page on what is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
and your treatment options. This site also has veteran specific
information and has info on the various types of PTSD.
Psychology Today post on Conquer Anxiety, One Small Step at a Time, A solution-focused approach to overcoming fear, worry, and stress.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.