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Title: Hello!
Post by: Toby on November 22, 2014, 05:27:00 AM
Hello Gang!

OOTF member who has been diagnosis with PTSD (several times) :yeahthat:

Read and have met Peter Walker (long ago) in Bay Area.

Recovery rolling along well with self regulation and awesome support at another site. Thought I pop in to learn and share.

Dealing with an ear disease that triggered PTSD about 10 months back and have had childhood- ect trauma.

Looking forward to meeting you all. :hug:'s if you accept them.
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Toby on November 23, 2014, 04:44:16 AM
Wish there were like buttons to hit underneath a post as I would toggle it for all of your warm greetings! :thumbup: :party:

Quotewould you feel comfortable telling what kids of resources made the most difference to you along the way

~from BeHea1thy

A quick list with books:

*Trauma and Recovery by Judith L. Herman MD.

*The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals by Gavin D. Becker

*Healing Developmental Trauma : How early trauma effects self-regulation, self image and the capacity for relationship  by Laurence Heller PhD and Aline La Pierre PsyD

*P. Walker of course recommended by OOTF

* The Sociopath at the Breakfast Table by Dr. Jane McGregor & Tim McGregor recommended by OOTF

Eager to meet you all soon!
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Toby on November 23, 2014, 04:18:06 PM
 :hug: to all!

BeHea1thy...be gentle on yourself when reading them.
I took breaks from during some of the intense areas to allow my stress level to go back down.  :yes: Then snuck back up on the subject matter with a comfort item to sooth. :yes:
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Sandals on November 24, 2014, 08:40:31 PM
Welcome, Toby, a hug back for you. :hug:
Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Toby on November 24, 2014, 08:43:39 PM
Thanks Sandals for the greeting!