Dealing with PTSD

SpawnOfVader

SpawnOfVader

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Merkn4aSquirtn said:
For sure!
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I love thinking about it this way...this guy was living in a cage before I got him...was dumped at the pound 3 times in a year because college students couldn't take care of a dog properly and thats who kept adopting him.... I got to take him in and we traveled the country...lived near the beach in oakland, ran pigs/sheep/cows in colorado and did organic farming in Arkansas. He had a great life that he wouldn't have if I didn't adopt him....and as a benefit I get safety/security/peace of mind/happiness. The only thing that is really rough is the lifespan of a dog being so much shorter than ours.
 

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What do you all feel has worked best for you strain wise? I'm finding a high CBD strain tends to help me relax and sleep/stay calm more than even the most "narcotic" Indica
 
Lockedin

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Not a knock on owners who choose to go to breeders, but we only do adoption.
Before: He looked like a coyote with a big head. They told us that he was an adult husky, he was friendly in the handling area, so we brought him home.
Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute dog adoption husky adoption malamute adotion.jpg
Now - much taller and larger. Now I know how to tell a Alaskan Malamute from a Siberian Husky... :D
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Funny / Questionable shot. Super happy boy now! But notice his upper fronts are leveled, and the lowers are broken in various degrees.
We've theorized that he was chewing a chain trying to get loose. >:( re: Incredibly smart, learns words & complex commands FAST - learns to be stubborn just as fast; VERY strong willed breed. Mals are bred to sled, but not long distance like a Husky - Mals are power lifters in comparison - he PULLS But with simple training, he's become an amazing family member.
And look at that smile! :D
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SpawnOfVader

SpawnOfVader

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Lockedin said:
Not a knock on owners who choose to go to breeders, but we only do adoption.
Before: He looked like a coyote with a big head. They told us that he was an adult husky, he was friendly in the handling area, so we brought him home.
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Now - much taller and larger. Now I know how to tell a Alaskan Malamute from a Siberian Husky... :D
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Funny / Questionable shot. Super happy boy now! But notice his upper fronts are leveled, and the lowers are broken in various degrees.
We've theorized that he was chewing a chain trying to get loose. >:( re: Incredibly smart, learns words & complex commands FAST - learns to be stubborn just as fast; VERY strong willed breed. Mals are bred to sled, but not long distance like a Husky - Mals are power lifters in comparison - he PULLS But with simple training, he's become an amazing family member.
And look at that smile! :D
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So FLUFFY!
 
Lockedin

Lockedin

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SpawnOfVader said:
What do you all feel has worked best for you strain wise? I'm finding a high CBD strain tends to help me relax and sleep/stay calm more than even the most "narcotic" Indica
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Sorry for double posting - well, not really, I'm a few bowls in on the couch with my Family. :p

Strains -
Kush is usually good, some can be to spacey for daytime use though.
Diesels - Sadly, I've discovered that diesels can give me anxiety easily, so I usually avoid them.
 
Lockedin

Lockedin

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SpawnOfVader said:
I love thinking about it this way...this guy was living in a cage before I got him...was dumped at the pound 3 times in a year because college students couldn't take care of a dog properly and thats who kept adopting him.... I got to take him in and we traveled the country...lived near the beach in oakland, ran pigs/sheep/cows in colorado and did organic farming in Arkansas. He had a great life that he wouldn't have if I didn't adopt him....and as a benefit I get safety/security/peace of mind/happiness. The only thing that is really rough is the lifespan of a dog being so much shorter than ours.
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That's what we think for our boy too.

Thanks for rescuing him!
 
mysunnyboy

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SpawnOfVader said:
I love thinking about it this way...this guy was living in a cage before I got him...was dumped at the pound 3 times in a year because college students couldn't take care of a dog properly and thats who kept adopting him.... I got to take him in and we traveled the country...lived near the beach in oakland, ran pigs/sheep/cows in colorado and did organic farming in Arkansas. He had a great life that he wouldn't have if I didn't adopt him....and as a benefit I get safety/security/peace of mind/happiness. The only thing that is really rough is the lifespan of a dog being so much shorter than ours.
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God needs them back. They’re so close to perfect they don’t have to stay here long. imo
Here’s our adopted Angel Mozzarella
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No.15Raindrop

No.15Raindrop

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Stone_Free said:
I found learning piano a really big help. Exercise is great but I often struggled to want to go outside. If you suffer from anxiety, being around people you don't know can be hard work as well. I countered this by learning piano. Don't worry about getting "good" or playing songs, that will come later. In the beginning just learn and practise scales. You'll find it I! mpossible to have negative thoughts when you're trying to get your hands to work together to play scales.
As you get into it you can start to read theory, learn chords, and learn easy songs. I found it really addictive and found 3-4 hours passed so quickly. Don't worry about getting to a particular standard, remember that you are doing it to distract you. You'll probably get really into it and want to learn your favourite style of music, whether Pop, Jazz, Rock etc.

There's tons of free tutorials on Youtube as well as some great online piano academies to check out.

Just remember to enjoy it, don't put any pressure on yourself and remind yourself that it's a skill that will last your whole lifetime. There is never any downside to learning to play an instrument, it's all only positive.

Good luck!
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YES YES YES! I am so with you on Piano! It has helped me so much! You can't really think about much else while learning or you mess up real quick so you learn to concentrate so deep it becomes a meditative state you get into.. So relaxing and I get to express my love of music in learning. 8 yrs now of weekly lessons and am really understanding theory now and can play quite well.. Still long way to go it's something you will never master so you just keep going..I recommend it or guitar to anyone with any musical interest. It is my greatest love along with my pups and my new hobby of growing!
 
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Katie Perkins

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Anything can trigger a PTSD episode, so learning how to deal with triggers can be one of the first steps to begin healing.
Preparing yourself before you do literally anything is important. Initially, this can be daunting but eventually will get easier once you learn coping skills. It will depend on where you are in your healing process and what caused the PTSD.
If you haven’t already, you should seek out therapy and ask about group therapy, so you can ask the question you’ve posted here.
If possible, think about facing your fears and realizing that you have power over yourself. Whatever caused the PTSD is real, and what you’re going through is a normal reaction for you, but with time and determination, you can control how it affects you. Fireworks, smells, sirens, certain people, movies, music…any number of things can cause a reaction…and if you do cry, get anxiety, become overwhelmed…it’s painful, but it’s also part of the process.
 
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