As I've noted before, panic attacks can be pretty awful. What most people don't know (or don't believe) is that panic attacks are not actually harmful. This is why the first stage of counseling or therapy is focused on education about what panic attacks are, what can cause them, what they do and what they … Continue reading Breathing skills for panic attacks, part 1
How to be in a relationship with someone who has PTSD
Maybe you don't have PTSD, but someone you love does. A spouse, significant other, parent, child, other relative. They may not seem like the person you knew before. You love them but aren't sure how to support them. What do you do? Here are some tips. Gain some knowledge! The first thing to do is … Continue reading How to be in a relationship with someone who has PTSD
Do’s and Don’ts for a good night’s sleep
Sleep. So many of us take a good night's sleep for granted, until we hit a time in our lives when it seems like some elusive unicorn we start chasing and can't quite catch. Insomnia can be very difficult for anyone who has it. Let me share some information that can be helpful for those … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts for a good night’s sleep
How to find the right therapist for you when searching online
You've decided the problems or challenges you have need the attention of a professional, and have decided to seek one out. Congratulations, that decision takes courage. The first thing I tell clients during our initial session is how much I respect their decision to push out of their comfort zone and talk to me. After … Continue reading How to find the right therapist for you when searching online
These two things will help you start to take control of your pain
The importance of tracking your pain Many folks with chronic pain feel helpless to do anything about it. One important way to gain control over your pain is to record it. This helps you to see what increases or decreases your pain, as well as to learn what times of day tend to be more … Continue reading These two things will help you start to take control of your pain
Panic attacks, Panic Disorder, and Agoraphobia
What is a panic attack? Panic attacks feel awful. Panic is different from anxiety, which is something not a lot of people know. Anxiety is the feeling of being nervous, uneasy, or awkward--that you've been forced into an uncomfortable situation. Often this can include worry about something that may happen in the immediate or distant future. … Continue reading Panic attacks, Panic Disorder, and Agoraphobia
These 4 things will help you fight depression
Depression is hard. One of the most difficult parts of depression is the double-bind it creates: depression tells us to do things that will make us more depressed. Depression tells us to not get out of bed, to not eat, to isolate from other people, to do nothing. When we do the things depression tells … Continue reading These 4 things will help you fight depression
Getting relief from PTSD-related nightmares
Here's a technique for dealing with nightmares called imagery rehearsal
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