/blog/dreshany/?pid=p5203 Welcome to [COLOR royalblue]Shattered Minds.[/COLOR] I am a SRA survivor, and also a survivor of sexual, physical, verbal and emotional abuse. I hope the information I am putting in this blog will be beneficial to you. /blog/55443/post_517424.html?pid=p5203&m= I found this article on about.com and thought it would be useful to include it in my blog. It includes a short description of panic attacks and details some effective ways in coping with panic.No mat Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:10:57 -0800 /blog/55443/post_517424.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_517409.html?pid=p5203&m= I figured it would be a good idea to write a bit about my perception of DID. Following, I will add the clinical definition and criteria for diagnosis. As I have mentioned previously, I feel the cl Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:31:28 -0800 /blog/55443/post_517409.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_516580.html?pid=p5203&m= Although there are clinical definitions as to what dissociative identity is, I find these descriptions lack true clarity as to what it is truly like to deal with DID. This is why, I am trying to incl Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:47:04 -0800 /blog/55443/post_516580.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_516551.html?pid=p5203&m= Life has become so hectic for me these last few weeks. I have started a new job, and as with all change, it is very destabilizing for me. I also faced a recent UTI, which unfortunately caused some f Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:41:45 -0800 /blog/55443/post_516551.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_510797.html?pid=p5203&m= I have been having a rough night, very bad dreams and I am just feeling tired and worn out.I went on a dinner cruise with my husband and his co-workers last night. He is in the top 3 for sales so eve Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:14:08 -0800 /blog/55443/post_510797.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_510789.html?pid=p5203&m= Gosh I can not believe it has been so long since my last post. It's funny how life has a habit of getting in the way Anyway, I had an incredible experience on.... I can't remember which day it was, s Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:42:25 -0800 /blog/55443/post_510789.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_508484.html?pid=p5203&m= These are some of the techniques I have used when I need to calm my mind. They can be done alone or with a partner to guide you. It is important to read through the script carefully to make sure the Tue, 27 May 2008 17:05:01 -0800 /blog/55443/post_508484.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_508350.html?pid=p5203&m= Today, I went to the mall to get a refund on a shirt I was accidentally charged for. I parked in my usual place in the parking garage close to the children's clothing section. It was going to be a q Tue, 27 May 2008 12:48:16 -0800 /blog/55443/post_508350.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_507978.html?pid=p5203&m= "I didn't tell anyone, (my secret). It's done me damage though, keeping it all inside I never got close to anyone when I could have. I was afraid people could see right into me so I always kept a ce Mon, 26 May 2008 17:47:51 -0800 /blog/55443/post_507978.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_507728.html?pid=p5203&m= When no hope is in sight.A wonderful page with an uplifting themehttp://alt.comOperators are standing by 24/7**update**This post was denied because I am unable to post phone numbers. I apologize, but Mon, 26 May 2008 08:38:31 -0800 /blog/55443/post_507728.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_507722.html?pid=p5203&m= There are many issues I would like to discuss in this blog, but none as important as what to do if you feel you are either in the middle of a crisis or heading that way. I must include a warning thou Mon, 26 May 2008 08:28:31 -0800 /blog/55443/post_507722.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_507414.html?pid=p5203&m= Since this is, at least in part, an informational blog what would you like to read about? Sun, 25 May 2008 17:12:42 -0800 /blog/55443/post_507414.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_506379.html?pid=p5203&m= Well, I am not sure how much time I have to post tonight, so this may be a two parter.First I will discuss some of the instances in which I was in crisis, both before I gained the tools to help myself Fri, 23 May 2008 19:18:43 -0800 /blog/55443/post_506379.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_505886.html?pid=p5203&m= As promised, here is the rest of my "About me post."In the last post, I talked about being a survivor or SRA and what the definition of SRA is. This abuse began somewhere between that ages of 4 and 6 Thu, 22 May 2008 19:28:54 -0800 /blog/55443/post_505886.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_505868.html?pid=p5203&m= Hello everyone,Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. I hope you find it informative and helpful. This blog, as I have mentioned, is intended to provide insight into abuse, both past and presen Thu, 22 May 2008 18:53:22 -0800 /blog/55443/post_505868.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_505859.html?pid=p5203&m= For Every Child Who Cries at NightFor every child who cries at nightAlone with shame and pain and frightFor every child who wants so muchTo only feel a gentle touchFor the beaten child, who cries in p Thu, 22 May 2008 18:25:01 -0800 /blog/55443/post_505859.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_505603.html?pid=p5203&m= Since it of utmost importance, I believe it is always a good idea to begin with a note or two about safety. As with any internet meeting site, there are a lot of good, interesting and safe people her Thu, 22 May 2008 09:25:48 -0800 /blog/55443/post_505603.html?pid=p5203&m= /blog/55443/post_505305.html?pid=p5203&m= I have decided to run a blog, mainly because there doesn't seem to be much information about mental issues, abuse, or survivors of trauma in the alt community. I believe this is vital for individuals Wed, 21 May 2008 18:31:14 -0800 /blog/55443/post_505305.html?pid=p5203&m=