Category: How To for Survivors of Abuse

The “How To” for survivors of abuse are my suggestions and tips for doing a multitude of different things in a trauma informed way. My opinions are my own. If something doesn’t feel right to, skip it and find what does work for you. What works for me might not always work for you. Everything is different when it comes to how to do things.

Having said that, I do hope that you find this information is helpful. I want to make a positive impact and help other survivors move forward with their healing. In the future, I will be posting a lot more “How To For Survivors of Abuse” articles. Many survivors feel stuck in their circumstances. It’s one step at a time. May today be the day you take a step forward and be there for yourself.

Upcoming posts include how to find a therapist, staying present, and other information about overcoming abuse. I have a large list of other instructional posts that I didn’t really feel comfortable posting before due to my own insecurities. Time to get out of my own way!

I have also listed books and resources in many of the How To posts. Feel free to comment or message me with any suggestions that you would like me to write about for this category. We can all help each other to heal and feel better by sharing our stories and knowledge about healing from abuse.

Please let me know if I left out a step or if you find the information to be incorrect. If my information is outdated or there is a better way, I want to know about it! You can leave a comment or email me at sarahjgarlits@gmail.com and I will be happy to update any of the posts here on my blog.

How to Find a Therapist

Sarah

Figuring out how to find a therapist can seem like a daunting task. Hopefully, reading this blog entry will help you if you feel stuck and aren’t sure of what to do. Step 1 of How To Find a Therapist: Deciding to hire a therapist  You have committed to bettering yourself and are enlisting the help of an expert by hiring a therapist. That’s right, you are hiring someone to assist you in feeling better, getting to your goals, consulting with you to learning coping strategies, and/or treating you a…

Coping with Anxiety

Sarah

Since the weekend I have been dealing with a massive amount of anxiety.  On Saturday I had one of the worst anxiety attacks that I can remember. This was followed by many smaller anxiety attacks as it cycled back down. I would have seen this as a set back but I don’t believe that anymore. It wasn’t a set back because anxiety is part of my life living with Cptsd. As I integrate myself into a more healed and solid individual, there is going to be destabilization. The parts of…

Healing from PTSD Toolbox pt2

Sarah

First, thank you for reading my blog and all the positive responses to my blog post: Healing from PTSD Toolbox pt1  Here is part 2! Low Stress Lifestyle– I used to be a workaholic and I still love being productive but I had to step off the hamster wheel. I also moved to a much quieter and safer neighborhood, closer to family. I moved twice which is really stressful but in a good, moving forward sort of way. I work from home and support myself completely from my endeavors online.  I…

The Healing From PTSD Toolbox pt1

Sarah

In the past few years I’ve dedicated my life to healing from PTSD.  I’m doing my best to survive through the healing process. I’ve learned a TON in this time and have built my own “toolbox” for helping myself through this tedious, frustrating, depressing process. I can feel a little part of myself that is healed. Now I want MORE because this little part of me that is healed and it is fucking beautiful. Loving myself and the love of others plus the hard work I’ve done has healed that little…

PTSD with Anxiety SUCKS- Don’t Panic

Sarah

PTSD with anxiety is what I’m dealing with now. It has happened before and I’m sure it will many times as I cycle through the phases of healing. I really wish with all my heart that this process was faster. It takes as long as it takes. In the meantime, my heart races several times a day in the form of anxiety attacks. I’m doing my best to cope in healthy ways. I haven’t written on this blog for awhile. I think I needed some alone time. Some quiet. It’s…