Part 2 Coping with PTSD? by Buddha

It's a very nice morning. I had a couple of cheese burgers, breakfast of champions. Nine minutes on each side left plenty of time to sit.

Next hot bath after a nap.

Thanks Kitt.

I like that technique better, she had me running through a list and I don't do good with those these days.

Just got up so guess it's time for that hot bath. Maybe a couple more cheese burgers after that, tooth is a lot better and now I'm hungry.

Thanks,
Buddha

Well woke up today determined to update my Firefox browser. That was 6AM this morning and I finally finished just now. I know all you Windows people are going "how could it take you that long!?" But with Linux, it's not as simple as downloading and double clicking. Mozilla basically told everyone using Linux to upgrade their operating systems with Firefox3. So I spent the day compiling libraries that Firefox3 requires and setting up a local version of Firefox3. It works, even Flash videos. I actually feel good, I almost forgot how that feels. Kind of silly of me.

Well it did feel good to get it working however I started this back in January before my mother even died.

I played with it for a few hours and decided it was too Beta to use daily. Back to Version 2.

Hi Dysthymia,

I am really glade you're doing better.

I've been trying to post more positively lately despite everything.

I have an an appointment with ARNP tomorrow, they can try another hypertension pill.

I wish you good times and peace my friend,
Buddha

AWESOME my freind

Glad you had a good ...and useful day mapped out and you went thru with it all

Proud of you

Luvs
LYN

YOU got a hades of alot done my friend which
is more than I can say for me

I am wishing you the bestest day tomorrow

Blowing wishing fairies your way k

Luvs
LYN

 What no Chesseburgers???????

                                                                                                         

SEE Balanced...OMG...........roflmbo

A sausage sarni?? Mmmm. Breakfast of champions..Well you need to keep the energy up if you're going to get all that nasty stuff done. Forget the horrible, remember the good. So glad to see you moving forward in leaps and bounds my friend.

Hugs,

Meg

Buddha.... I love your username by the way... how did you come up with it... do you like the Buddhists philosophies and practices... I like some of their approach to life... its much like Kitt says all the time... stay in the moment... yesterday is gone... tomorrow is not yet here , there is only this moment that is real...
I'm proud of you .... you've come a long way since you first began posting... I can see such a difference in you.... You're doing it buddha.... you are on the journey to better mental health and better physical health that comes right along with it.... YOU have the reins! you've taken some control back ....more and more you are calling the shots... you are coming through difficult times ... you are getting through them... they are not paralyzing you as they once did... baby steps... even when we take two steps forward and then three steps back... it isn't a failure... its a lesson... you take away something important from falling back a little...because you have decided to take responsibility for your own mental health and well being... the 'fall backs' are temporary ... because you won't let them be permanent... brush yourself off... learn a few thing.. ask a few questions... share your experience...and move on... that is what it is all about.... and furthermore the 'fall back' that you've had and the lesson you've learned from it... might be just the thing someone else needs... we are all here to help each other through our fall backs... celebrate our victories together... rejoice in each other triumphs...
You've become a very valuable member of this family Buddha... I 'm so proud of you... I look forward to reading your posts... you are helping a lot of people and that is something to feel great about.
Your friend,
Mary

Good Morning, I am missing the cheese burgers.  Well bless your Mom, I always had nick name for my four children too.  They did not carry them on with them once they got into their teens.

Keep on with the community service work.  You are being so positive.

Hugs,
Kitt

Hi Buddha,

That's a sweet nickname to have. I always got called mog or fairy by my friends and teachers. Mog??? Fairy becuse I am so petite and have long blonde hair. The fairy bit stuck but bless me, the mog bit has gone.

Do stay in the positive and put your feet up after a long day...ahh

Megs/mog/fairy

Hey Buddha,
I've got a cat--she's great company,but when she wants a thing,it just has to be right now.I find her a real comfort,though,and she gets told all kinds of stuff(makes me feel less like I'm talking to myself...even though I am).
I did a lot of shouting WOOP-DE-DOO a few days ago,I felt so much better;I realise now that things are going to be a bit up and down(todays one of the down days),but my Dr says she can see a real improvement,and I have had some really good days.Sounds like you're up and down mood-wise too,but still doing what you have to do,and people who have known of you for longer than I have see a positive change in you.I can't improve on Marie-Claire's post,but I can tell you that you've done me good,and I'm sure lots of others feel the same.
One more thing--your fantastic play-lists.You have excellent taste,and I usually have one of them going whenever I'm on the net.Found some new tracks by bands I love,and some totally new stuff too.
You have offered friendship to lots of people like me,despite your own suffering---that makes you one of the good guys.
Keep enjoying your music,and here's to peace of mind and spirit for you.

Dear Buddha,
Hang on in there,take it one day at a time.I know that feeling about the abyss---it's always there,but some days I feel further away from it.Some days I feel like I can turn my back on it,and start walking in the opposite direction,but some days.....it all gets a bit dark.I guess you know what I'm talking about.Do you think the darkness is back,or is this just one of those days?Can you get to see your counsellor soon,if things are deteriorating?
I hope music will continue to give you some kind of comfort.The Ramones sound ideal--"I wanna be sedated" has always been one of my favourites too.
I feel concerned for you.Anything I can do for you over the net---just ask.I know you'll be getting a lot of support from the other good people on this site too.Don't underestimate the good you've done to others:I keep repeating myself on this.
Listening to "The Irish Descendants" made me wonder if you've heard "The Pogues"----they're very similar,and they do a good version of "A pair of brown eyes".
You know you're not alone,while this site is going.Take it easy,do whatever gives you a feeling of peace,or have a good loud blast of something heavy. It may sound like not much of an achievement,but you have helped me,and I'd bet your attitude to your situation(keeping going,and getting things done,even when you're in the pits)has inspired others.And you deal with some of this with a wry sense of humour---it's the same at my house---we've been through some dark days but still managed to laugh at something.(I've always found The Simpsons" does it for me)
All the best for Monday---I know that stuff freaks you out.As Kitt would say-"Stay in the moment".Hope your week-end goes better than you fear it will.
Peace and light.