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Category: Substance Abuse (page 1 of 2)

The overindulgence in and dependence of a drug or other chemical leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual’s physical and mental health, or the welfare of others

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Timeline**

June 5, 2009 / My Monster / 2 Comments

This is my personal post traumatic stress disorder timeline. It demonstrates how my PTSD has developed over my lifetime, illustrating the associated features, personal costs, and stages at various ages. Inspired by the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook by Glenn Schiraldi.

Diagnosing DID/PTSD and Body Sensations*

June 4, 2009 / My Monster / 2 Comments

Talking about feeling, thoughts and body sensations after being diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I also list reasons that I have always suspected DID.

Safety First Checklist Part 2*

May 19, 2009 / My Monster / 0 Comments

This is Part 2, a further exploration of the Safety First Checklist from the “Survivor to Thriver” manual. This part discusses my therapist’s notes on Part 1 and specific risk reduction techniques.

Movie about Abuse – 8mm*

May 10, 2009 / My Monster / 0 Comments

I have a memory about abuse that I have tried to write off to the a scene from the movie, 8mm.

Session Splash – May 5, 2009*****

May 7, 2009 / My Monster / 0 Comments

Session Splash for May 5, 2009 discussing this blog, body image, and losing faith. We also discussed how to structure our sessions and a reoccurring memory/flashback that I have had recently.