ExaggeratedStartleResponse

I'm a rebel crafter. 🧶😏 I can follow patterns but most of the time I prefer to use my instincts and design my own pieces, like in this combo image. I think that must be the same approach I've used in my healing journey. My instincts have sharpened and my self-awareness has increased my mindfulness capabilities.
💜🧠💜 Survive To Thrive 🕊

#MightyTogether #DistractMe #MentalHealth #Trauma #Anxiety #MightyPets #Depression #ExaggeratedStartleResponse #intimatepartnerviolence
#TraumaticBrainInjury
#NeurologicalVisionImpairment
#PostTraumaticParoxysmalHemicrania
#PostconcussionSyndrome
#ChronicVestibularMigraine
#ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder
#ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome
#Osteoarthritis
#ADHD

What I needed most early in my healing journey, was to feel validated. Once not only did I understand this but really believed it to be true, I was able to make sense of how and why the therapy was designed to help bring me to my New Normal.

It takes being brave enough to accept the new empty canvas which your chronic illness(s) mental, physical or both has/have presented you with. Then, it takes deciding how you intend to paint that canvas.

Will it be with positive mindful forethought? If it's too much to think past the blank canvas right now, that's ok. Just remain mindful and strong. It'll be there, ready for you when you're ready to paint your bright future. 🖼

#MightyTogether #DistractMe #MentalHealth #Trauma #Anxiety #MightyPets #Depression #ExaggeratedStartleResponse #intimatepartnerviolence
#TraumaticBrainInjury #NeurologicalVisionImpairment
#ParoxysmalHemicrania
#PostTraumaticParoxysmalHemicrania
#PostconcussionSyndrome
#ChronicVestibularMigraine
#ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder
#ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome
#Osteoarthritis
#ADHD

I wouldn't have been surprised to see Dorothy and Toto flying around outside last night, considering the strength of the storms. Multiple tornadoes were in the area and there were frequent lightening bursts but no sound. That's what sucked, because of course then the power kept going on and of repeatedly ⚡️like something out of the 1931 movie Frankenstein 🎬.

Bless his furry little heart, our freakin awesome 10 yr old Russian Blue 💙 Niklas Squishy Kitteh knew something was up way before it hit, and stuck by me because of my CPTSD and head injuries from the assault 8 yrs ago. He watches over my awesome hubby too, who suffers from chronic rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

Yep, the adult me disappeared. When I wasn't curled up on the couch looking out of two windows on high alert in alarmed anticipation of a humongous clap of thunder that would scare the crap outta me, I was in a cautious tip-toe stop motion move to the kitchen.

Seriously, what in the blue blazes happened to me? I mean, I know but it kinda pisses me off that it can grab hold of me like that.

Now here's the other thing with this. Any time we have a drop in barometric pressure, my head injuries take over, especially the Post-Traumatic Paroxysmal Hemicrania. Here on The Mighty, the group is listed as Paroxysmal Hemicrania. All I can say is that I hope others don't experience what I do with my face and head swelling when it flares. The anxiety with that plus the sensitivity of the ears and shock from the thunder... the fact that you can't escape any of it.

I know this was all forced on me, I never asked for any of it but being pissed off won't do any good. It's a ridiculous waste of emotion right? There's no point in resentment. I just get tired of always saying that. Tired of always saying ♡pick yourself up and keep going♡.

Then I take a deep breath, pick myself up and keep going. 🧠Survive To Thrive🕊

#MightyTogether #MightyPets #DistractMe #MentalHealth #Trauma #Anxiety #Depression #ExaggeratedStartleResponse #intimatepartnerviolence
#TraumaticBrainInjury
#NeurologicalVisionImpairment
#PostTraumaticParoxysmalHemicrania
#ParoxysmalHemicrania
#PostconcussionSyndrome
#ChronicVestibularMigraine
#ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder
#ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome
#Osteoarthritis
#ADHD

It's often easier to be kind to others than to ourselves. I've had to work hard at retraining my thought processes to accept myself as a work-in-progress. I think in visuals. One which has really helped me is to see it as rewiring the circuitry in my brain in order to recognize myself in a new light.

#MightyTogether #MightyPets #MentalHealth #Trauma #Anxiety #Depression
#TraumaticBrainInjury
#NeurologicalVisionImpairment
#PostTraumaticParoxysmalHemicrania
#PostconcussionSyndrome
#ChronicVestibularMigraine
#ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder
#ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome
#Osteoarthritis
#ExaggeratedStartleResponse
#intimatepartnerviolence #ADHD #Tinnitus

While I was creating the bridal handkerchief for my wedding last summer, cool dude was trying to help nurture me through my tight muscles and nerve pain. Sweet baby 🥰

#MightyTogether #MentalHealth #Trauma #Anxiety #Depression
#TraumaticBrainInjury
#PostTraumaticParoxysmalHemicrania
#PostconcussionSyndrome
#ChronicVestibularMigraine
#ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder
#ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome
#Osteoarthritis #ExaggeratedStartleResponse #intimatepartnerviolence #ADHD #Hyperacusis #Tinnitus

Guess what?😃*insert attached image quote*😉

#MightyTogether #MentalHealth #Trauma #Anxiety #Depression #TraumaticBrainInjury #PostTraumaticParoxysmalHemicrania #PostconcussionSyndrome #ChronicVestibularMigraine #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome #Osteoarthritis #ExaggeratedStartleResponse #intimatepartnerviolence #ADHD #Hyperacusis #Tinnitus

Without realizing it we often withdraw when we're in such deep pain either physically or psychologically, that we put our self-care in the back of our minds. 🕊🧠💜 Survive To Thrive

#TraumaticBrainInjury
#PostTraumaticParoxysmalHemicrania
#PostconcussionSyndrome
#VestibularMigrainee
#ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder
#PTSD
#ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome
#Osteoarthritis
#ExaggeratedStartleResponse #intimatepartnerviolence #Trauma #Anxiety #Depression #MentalHealth #ADHD #Hyperacusis #Tinnitus

#Trauma #Anxiety #Depression #ADHD #MentalHealth #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #ExaggeratedStartleResponse #PostconcussionSyndrome #intimatepartnerviolence #TraumaticBrainInjury
#PostTraumaticParoxysmalHemicrania

When we're hurting so badly that it becomes too overwhelming to think beyond the most simple of tasks, we become the walking wounded. I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. I believe that God guides us. As our brains go on autopilot, I believe it is at that point when even our subconscious steps in to help guide which path we will take. The path to healing and transformation, or the path to continued stumbling and struggle.

Both bring with them different forms of struggle and unfortunately, different results. My hope for you is that by being here #MightyTogether you already recognize, or want to recognize your worth. Healing from of any sort is is hard work, and quick fix thoughtless comments from insensitive people certainly don't help.

Anyone who has faced a serious illness be it mental or physical, knows that it takes the strength of a Triathlete to fight back and reach your New Normal. I speak from experience. We all have a story of survival and can help lend a hand up for someone else struggling, possibly when we don't even realize. Just by you being brave enough to share your experience(s), could be exactly what someone in your path has needed to hear.

Be Well 💜 Be Brave 🧠 Survive To Thrive 💜

#TraumaticBrainInjury
#PostTraumaticParoxysmalHemicrania
#PersistentPostConcussiveSyndrome
#VestibularMigraines
#ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder
#ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome
#ExaggeratedStartleResponse
#intimatepartnerviolence #Trauma #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Depression #ADHD #Hyperacusis #Tinnitus

I found this year's ago and it has helped often. Please consider sharing it with others. I know it's exhausting to keep going sometimes. Please don't become so bitter that you give up on yourself. Your survival story can have a life changing impact for another individual.
💜🧠 Survive To Thrive 🕊🙂

#TraumaticBrainInjury
#PostTraumaticParoxysmalHemicrania
#PersistentPostConcussiveSyndrome
#VestibularMigraines #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder
#ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome
#ExaggeratedStartleResponse #intimatepartnerviolence #Anxiety #Depression #MentalHealth #ADHD #Hyperacusis #Tinnitus