Beautifully Scarred Blog
Understanding PTSD- Part 6, Why am I acting this way?
Reactive and arousal symptoms of PTSD
Understanding PTSD- Part 5, Mood changes
Mood and thought changes are a symptom of PTSD. In this blog, I talk about what those look like, why they are happening, and what you can do about it.
Understanding PTSD- Part 4, Avoidance of “the thing”
Avoidance symptoms of PTSD…with a little bit of Iron Man explaining it.
Beautifully Scarred???
What does it mean to be beautifully scarred? How can this even be achieved? Does a scar not just serve as a reminder of the pain?
Understanding PTSD- Part 2, Triggers
Understanding triggers, why they happen, and how to stop them
Understanding PTSD symptoms- Part 1, Trauma Brain
Trauma brain- what exactly does that mean? How does trauma really impact the brain and cause those pesky symptoms?
Trying new things-It is scary
Attempting the new things is scary, but the discomfort is normal and even healthy. There are ways to get through the fears and reach your goals.