My UFO (unbelievably fabulous observations)

[hoosiermama]

ugh--no, it's not what I wanted to hear!! I honestly think there's a big element of PTSD in so many situations here--a psycho/physiological response to sudden unexpected trauma with painful repercussions. Even when events aren't sudden or there were some advance warnings, no one can really anticipate how broad or how deep the trauma goes once it begins.

I'm coming up on 2 years myself. Still find it necessary to consciously relax. Still have to consciously look for things to be grateful for--but I'm getting better at that.