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I think about the homework I must prepare for the EMDR treatment. We have pulled out the cluster of similar core beliefs related to all the traumatic events of my life. I might as well say what they are, as you may be curious. The overarching themes are vulnerability, dismissal, future existence, abuse of power, …
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My hold on reality is tenuous at times. I roll up in my sheets, comforter, and pillow, wrapping my arms around me. I don't know how I fell asleep—fearful of his coming, down the hall, through the door, and for me.
What is one thing in your present life that is "worth it"? I only ask because I stumbled upon the question myself and decided to answer it. First the boundaries of what I mean when I say "worth it" all set apart with quotation marks. A quick Google search gives us a simple explanation--"sufficiently good, …
I have again been threatened by high anxiety or tension. It is is the sort that causes you to fidget and fiddle and makes your jaw, teeth, and head hurt. I have no reason for it. The only thing of any tension in my life right now is this new diagnosis, and the evidence of …
Do you know how many different kinds of therapies there are out there for mental health issues? Let us just take my case of major depression and PTSD, because, well, that is with what I have experience. I am sure other people with mental health issues could add to my list. I cannot tell you …
