What is something someone else does that makes you upset? Why?

Something we don’t realize about why a parent is emotionally distant or abusive is because they learned this from their own traumas experiences, and parents. They act this way because they do not want to be vulnerable so anyone else can hurt them. The best thing you can do as a person is distance yourself. Work on your own mental health and confidence. Break the cycles that continue through generations.

Daily entry 2 What are you thankful for? Name two things that make you think about how it makes you feel. For example, something happened to me and made me appreciative and to have gratitude. Also made my depression decrease

What are you thankful for? Name two things that make you think about how it makes you feel. For example, something happened to me and made me appreciative and to have gratitude. Also made my depression decrease.

Using journaling is beneficial in PTSD. It is difficult yes. It does however make you face your fears. It allows you to really start exploring why things occur the way they do. It allows a full introspective view at your trauma and growth as you continue exploring. It starts with one simple question Name one event that triggered you today. How did it affect you?