After the Storm…

 

After the Storm…

 

 It should only take one time before you know better. In the mist of the recent plethora of storms, it is safe to say “No one is a stranger to traumatic events!” Experiencing a devastating storm is a terrible life altering feeling. Once should be enough to know that preparation to an unexpected trauma is key to bouncing back. Now is the time to think ahead.

 

You need to have PROACTIVE PROTECTION  against any tragedy

 

 

#1 Guard Your Emotions

Be intelligent about your emotions. Don’t wait until a tragedy happens to be aware of your emotions and physical responses and reactions. KNOW your level of emotional vulnerability and have COPING STRATEGIES ahead of time.

 

#2 Guard Your Property

On social media the #1 topic after a tragic situation is how do I regain what was lost. Most people depend on crisis response from the government, but that is not reliable. INSURE your property with a property insurance plan.

 

#3 Guard Your Family

Have an emergency plan in place NOW. Know and practice responses and safe places for the family to find shelter. Also, have a plan for emergency cash, food and support systems. And don’t forget life and medical insurance policies.

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You might not need assistance now but you must plan for later, keep GMC on hand and in a safe place! Traumas are sometimes too difficult to handle alone.

 

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Treating PTSD

 

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Some of the assumptions about PTSD are that:

1. It is not treatable.

2. It affects only veterans.

3. It is a sign of weakness.

4. It will go after a long time.

5. Everyone with PTSD has the same symptoms.

All these assumptions are not accurate. Anyone can be affected by PTSD—children, teens, adults, and veterans. It will not go after a long time if it’s not treated, so it can be treated. The causes and symptoms vary in individuals, which is why you should go for treatment, and lastly, surviving a very terrible event is a sign of strength and not weakness.

If you have PTSD or you have a child or family member with PTSD, you need to understand that there are ways of getting treated—It’s not a death sentence.

Seeking Treatment for PTSD

Seeking treatment for PTSD has a huge impact on the health and quality of life of the person suffering from this disorder. Do not stay silent when you suspect symptoms of PTSD in you or your loved ones. Get the necessary help and treatment needed to combat this mental health condition.

PTSD treatment options include:

1. Medication

2. Group Therapy

3. Family Therapy

4. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy                                                                     

5. Prolonged Exposure Therapy

6. EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

These treatments are very helpful. Taking medications will help you ease the tension you feel and improve your sleep pattern, while going for therapy will help you understand your thoughts, why you act the way you do and teach you coping mechanisms when you are faced with a challenging situation as a result of the PTSD symptoms. It is important you speak with your doctor about the different methods of treatment in order to apply the best one for you.

 

 

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Kill Your Problems, Not Yourself

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By the time you finish reading this, two or three people would have committed suicide. In fact, according to WHO, every 40 seconds, someone commits suicide, and close to 800,000 people die by suicide each year. These stats are alarming. There are a lot of people out there who are desperate and tethering on the edge of life, not sure whether they should stick around or not.

Suicidal thoughts are not spontaneous; a lot of symptoms serve as potential warning signs for suicide.

The symptoms include the following:

#1 Excessive sadness and moodiness

#2 Withdrawal

#3 Hopelessness

#4 Dangerous or self-harmful behavior

#5 Talking about suicide

#6 Shame

#7 Sleep problems

#8 Recent trauma or life crisis

 

 

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Even though I am not in your shoes right now, you need to keep on swinging because life has its ups and downs. You need to stick around because tomorrow is full of possibilities. You might feel like the only way out of your pain is to stop your pulse, but this is just a fantasy. Swallowing those pills, or firing that gun will only result in more pain.

Give yourself a chance to hope, to dream, and to love because you deserve it. If you stick around, you will be able to love, grow, find your calling, and feel gratitude once again. The best thing is sharing your problems and finding a solution to them.

Whenever you feel like giving up, remember the reason you held on for so long. Life is worth living. Give it a chance!

  

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Uh-Oh! You Are Dealing With Triggers of Covid the Wrong Way

Uh-Oh! You Are Dealing With Triggers of Covid the Wrong Way

People who experience traumatic events sometimes find substance use as a way to deal with the situation. Drugs and/or alcohol furnish negative coping strategies in reaction to dramatic situations. Now with the horrific experience of COVID19, substance use may be the comforting shoulder for many. When dealing with a traumatic event, evaluate if you want a positive outcome or negative outcome. Choosing to use drugs to cope will normally result in negative consequences.

Positive Coping Strategies That Equal Positive Results

Distractors Alcohol and drugs are distractors but they keep you from living a healthy and prosperous life. Instead occupy your thoughts and time with positive distractors from reexperiencing trauma. Participate in exercising to your favorite song, cleaning an area of your house that is cluttered or declutter your mind by journaling, drawing or art work.

Interactors Being around positivity can brighten your mood and decrease thoughts of using substances such as drugs and alcohol. Spend time with a positive friend or family member via FaceTime or Duo or talk to your next best friend, AKA your pet.

Counselors Sometimes it takes a professional to change your perspective or outlook on a traumatic situation. Sometimes your feelings and emotions are private and you do not want to share with others who know you. Seek a therapist to confide in and get advice.

Remember… just because a situation yields a negative pathway does not mean your response to dealing with the situation has to be negative. Negative coping will only make negativity the continuing pattern.

Let’s talk about COVID19. Talking out ways to effectively handle trauma is the best option!

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For more information about how therapeutic techniques can help you.

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After the Storm…

After the Storm…

It should only take one time before you know better. In the mist of the recent plethora of storms, it is safe to say “No one is a stranger to traumatic events!” Experiencing a devastating storm is a terrible life altering feeling. Once should be enough to know that preparation to an unexpected trauma is key to bouncing back. Now is the time to think ahead.

You need to have PROACTIVE PROTECTION  against any tragedy

#1 Guard Your Emotions

Be intelligent about your emotions. Don’t wait until a tragedy happens to be aware of your emotions and physical responses and reactions. KNOW your level of emotional vulnerability and have COPING STRATEGIES ahead of time.

#2 Guard Your Property

On social media the #1 topic after a tragic situation is how do I regain what was lost. Most people depend on crisis response from the government, but that is not reliable. INSURE your property with a property insurance plan.

#3 Guard Your Family

Have an emergency plan in place NOW. Know and practice responses and safe places for the family to find shelter. Also, have a plan for emergency cash, food and support systems. And don’t forget life and medical insurance policies.

You might not need assistance now but you must plan for later, keep GMC on hand and in a safe place! Traumas are sometimes too difficult to handle alone.

SAVE THIS SITE www.ginmanconsulting.com

P.S. Read about overcoming the trauma of suicide at ginmancounselor.blogspot.com/2019/09/your-attention-is-lifeline-of-suicide.html

Sizzling Tips to Let Your Freedom Shine Through

Sizzling Tips to Let Your Freedom Shine Through

         On October 14, 2017, I was emancipated. That was the day myself and 7 other courageously beautiful women got the chance to breath without restraints. We gained our freedom to live again. Each of us shared inspirational stories of how a traumatic event from the past transformed us into stronger human beings today.

            Past traumatic events can hold you hostage for a long time. Don’t let your past hinder your future. There are realistic ways to overcome the fear of moving forward and live with freedom forever.

Actionable Ways to Rock Your Freedom:

Tip #1: Set Emotional Boundaries

To be happy means being comfortable with expressing how you feel about past situations whether good or bad. Don’t try to understand your feelings at first. Be patient. Allow it to flow through your body unrestrained. Then be kind enough to yourself to release it by setting healthy outlets.

Tip #2: Love Thy “Self”

The best way to break free from a traumatic setback is to take care of YOU! The battle is real so you need to be strong emotionally, mentally and physically. How do you do that?  Recognize and develop ALL of your “self”. Implement a plan to increase your self- love, self- respect, self- discipline, self- care, and the list goes on & on.

Tip #3: Use Your Heart

It’s obvious that the person who is inflicting the trauma does not have a heart. Use your heart as a symbol of motivation and strength. Build up your super power to be a long- standing survivor. Reach deep into your heart and focus on what or who is dear to your heart. Use that object of affection as a visual image to overcome any actions, feelings or thoughts resulting from the trauma.

            During my years of trauma, I never forgot that something better was coming real soon. That was how I survived, and that’s how I grew strong enough to break free. If you are a victim of physical, emotional, financial, sexual abuse or maltreatment, don’t sit back and keep the pain inside…… Set it FREE!

Virginia Manning’s Project We Are Free 2017 Ode

BEAT UP

There is just one thing I want to know! Why are you always beating on me?

The sun rose. You woke up. You still have “Life” in your body. So why are you putting me down?

You can speak words out of your mouth. You are still in “your’ right mind. You can look in the mirror and “frown”! Why are you keeping me down?

But one day I looked in the mirror. I looked at my kids and cried no more!

The sun rose again. I woke up. Life took over my body. You will not always beat on me.

I started singing sweet psalms. My mind wasn’t right. I was down but with some fight.

I smiled. I panicked. I danced. I was frantic.

The sun rose yet again. And you were gone. My “self” appeared. My strength was strong. “It’s me”, she said. I’m free!

Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty! I’m Free at Last!

But that wasn’t the freedom that I needed at last. I needed to love all of me. My goods, my bads, my miracles and my faults…

And then…

My phone rang, and it was sad. the sorrow echoed and it said…

There is just one thing I want to know! Why are you always beating on me?

FREE AT LAST!  

I cannot thank Dr. Tamika Anderson, Jaila Poole Lewis, KimPossable, Kimberly McGowan, Marchet Denise Fullum, Monique McGilberry and  Henrietta Hadley enough for that fabulous and unforgettable Project We Are Free 2017 weekend. If you are interested in Project We Are Free 2018, visit www.tamikaanderson.com

Is your traumatic past holding you hostage? Let GinMan Consulting motivate, inspire, guide and support you to reach your land of freedom. Join The Push Pass Life Movement at bit.ly/pushpasslife

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Thanks in Advance!

Virginia xoxoxoxoxo