by dnl426 | Jul 7, 2022 | Mental Health, Veterans
Walking The Line: Hypervigilance Hypervigilance is one of the more frustrating symptoms of PTSD. It’s that restless sense of feeling you should do something, but not understanding what that is, or why you feel this way. It’s feeling like you’re going to jump out of...
by dnl426 | Jun 20, 2022 | Appreciation, Preparedness
Thunderstorms and Lightning Last night we had quite a storm! I woke many times to the sound of thunder and the flash of lightning. When that happens, I often think about how blessed I am to be inside, comfortable, and safe. Lightning is the leading cause of death from...
by dnl426 | Jun 7, 2022 | Preparedness
Why Not Make a Plan? Why are people with disabilities so reluctant to create a plan for responding to disaster? We have the greatest likelihood of not surviving a disaster simply because we are disabled and must contend with that as well as whatever happens during an...
by dnl426 | May 23, 2022 | Mental Health
Thankful For Assistive Technology! As I’m aging, I find I rely on assistive technology (A.T.) on a daily basis. I need a back brace now so I can lean over long enough to trim the grass from along the edges of the sidewalk. I carry my cell phone with me as backup in...
by dnl426 | May 23, 2022 | Mental Health
Chronic Pain Chronic pain often accompanies disability. Whether it’s from the result of aging on your body, or from injuries or illnesses of the past, those of us who suffer from chronic pain find ourselves stuck in a cycle of misery. Chronic pain can reduce your...
