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medical professionals for reasons beyond “PTSD”. Anxiety, depression, marital counseling — life happens, and the agencies understand that.
As I stated from the outset, many individuals say that seeking mental health assistance presents a stigma that has to be overcome, but as you can see from my example, the very opposite is true. So, if you ever hear someone saying that seeking mental health counseling will have you lose a job or a security clearance, you now know, without question, that the person is full is flat out wrong.
Taking care of yourself not only includes taking physical care of yourself, but includes taking mental and emotional care of yourself.
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“Change happens through movement and movement heals.” - Joseph H. Pilates
Courtenay: Overcoming PTSD takes time, and for anyone who is, or has experienced this, you know exactly what I mean. I liken the experience to a quote that states that, “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” - Confucius
For me, it seems like each small success, like each stone you carry, and then cast away, lightens your load just a little more and makes your life just a little easier.
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