Traumatic Experiences Community Daily CheckIn - Tuesday 25th April 2017
Hi Y'aLL :) Okay something different for today 
In one corner of the World Wide Web, we saw a Tumblr photo of a dress (was it white and gold or blue and black?!) igniting a debate, tearing families and friends apart. Seriously, relationships probably ended over this heated discussion. Do you remember this debate? What did you think, blue and black or white and gold?
Explanation given: "You will be surprised to know that the dress is actually white and gold however there is an explanation as to why some viewers are seeing black and blue. Scientists have proven when there is a big event in your life that is having a negative effect on you, your sightings of colours may vary and that is why some people are seeing black and blue. Its merely all down to emotions and when the person seeing black and blue checks back another day, they might see the dress in white and gold because their mood has changed from the state they were in when previously viewing the dress.
Anyhow, that is the news from a year ago that caused a massive stir around the world.
Whats happening for you in your world today? Is it a good day, bad day, or mediocre day? Have you been working, busy with family, friends or just chilling out?
We'd like to know how you guys are doing as we know it can be tough going dealing with trauma issues and PTSD and we just want you to know we are here for you, if you need us, to stay strong and keep fighting on and holding onto hope that one day you can feel so much better than you may feel today
For the most part I am having a good day; but I have also had very unwanted intrusive thoughts, and I've also been really tired from not sleeping last night. I was able to talk to my best friend for a while about it, which helped. Over-all I am doing pretty well because I feel like I can cope with the symptoms that are currently bothering me, and I have a back up plan for just in case things get worse for any reason later on.
@resourcefulPond1641 Am glad you have been able to talk to your friend today Pond, Good friends can be so supportive and Im pleased you have someone safe who you feel able to turn to. Also really pleased to hear you have back up plans in place should something not work quite how you would like; Lack of sleep can certainly make things feel tougher to deal with. Is there anything you feel you could do to help you a little more with getting some sleep?
@dancingRainbow45 Yes, I went and spoke to my Dr about the fact I hadn't been sleeping well, and I've been doing better with sleep for the most part since then. Thank you for your concern! <3
It hasn't been too bad today. Now I'm at my therapist's though and I kinda feel sick to my stomach ☹️
Hi guys, finally joining you all, I was away from home for three weeks and so missed the launch. Spent way too much time at the VA hospital. But I came home today. So in part it was a good day. In part it was a bad day because it seems that my mom is loosing her cognitive capability more and more and this is very distressing to me.
@spencerremylvr Good to have your hear Spencer and Im sorry to hear about your Mum. That must be really tough for you to cope with. Always remember we are here if you need a bit of support. The launch week is still happening and your welcome to join in any of the activities that have already began, Monday was icebreakers and Tuesday was a rhyming forum story. Today is games including Hangman run by @KristenHR. Tomorrow we have word and picture games, Friday we have our Karaoke event, Saturday we have an icebreaker game two lies and one truth and Sunday we have Treasure Hunt. We hope to offer some fun events as time goes on so feel free to jump in and join the fun :)
@dancingRainbow45
Had therapy today, pretty much cried for the entire freaking hour. My face hurt for the rest of the day. I'm pretty sure that's what my therapist wanted though, she was so darn pleased. :/ But, I think it's because we made progress - but I have trouble accepting that. I don't know why. Anyway, too tired to explain the rest!