Be pro-social
If you shoot an arrow at a target, then after some amount of time, it will be half way to the target. After another amount of time, it will be half-way closer again. And again, and again, and again. It is always possible to find some amount of time that measures covering half the remaining … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, I tried to get help at the embassy and when that didn’t work, I went to the hospital where I had previously been assured I would get help if I needed it. I didn’t get all the help I needed, but I did get some medicine. When I left last … Read more
For a few weeks, I have been thinking about the fact that if my suffering benefited someone, then it would be much easier for me to cope. A couple of days ago, I stumbled across this TED talk and after watching it today, I am confident that I am right: if I feel that my … Read more
A personal, moving, and informative talk about how depression affects lives in profound ways.
All of the following increased my stress this morning, even the trivial things: When I decided to write this post, it took 30 seconds for WordPress to open. Because it was taking too long, I tried to switch to OneNote, which was already open, but Windows would not switch to OneNote. I had to go to the … Read more
Below is a short description of my morning so far. Each day is different but every day has common themes and today highlights some of the more common problems: quick and sudden oscillation between moods; unpredictable reactions; symptoms, especially from PTSD, interfering with normal tasks; physical symptoms; and that some things that trigger my symptoms … Read more
Tweets by @hunterhogan This page lacks cohesion, which is exactly why it exists. I want to heal and build a new life, and this page describes some of the obstacles I face and how you can help me overcome those obstacles. The lack of cohesion in the page, and why the page is a mishmash, … Read more
I stumbled across a document titled “The ISTSS Expert Consensus Treatment Guidelines For Complex PTSD In Adults“. I have not finished reading it because, ironically, it causes my symptoms to surface. Right now, I am nauseated, my stomach and throat are burning from stomach acid, and I have vertigo. Before discussing their treatment, they first … Read more
Today I aspire to accomplish the following tasks: Reread the information Joshua Bradford sent me about PTSD (mental health) Use the do-it-yourself dental fillings kit I have to try to slow the damage to my teeth (physical health) Make posts about the above items (money, therefore shelter and food, because making the posts will require … Read more
My situation is dire, and I still don’t know what to do, but until I find a better idea, I will aspire to the following: Each day, I will do one task to improve each of the major issues in my life: A safe place to sleep Food to eat Mental health Physical health When … Read more