Today I discovered that not only is July #Disability Pride Month but also that we have a flag. It is so well done and extremely meaningful. It was created by Ann Magill, a disabled writer.
The entire thing will not fit into the thumbnail but if you open the image, it will tell you what each color and flag feature stands for. It is also in the alt text if you are unable to open it.
For folks in the US with noise sensitivities, you should be aware that this year we’ve seen an apparent record breaking amount of firework purchases in the country. I’m sure you’re hearing it already (as I have been).
You may want to be proactive with noise cancellation if you have headphones or ear plugs or something.
In 2015 I left my abuser of seven years, and since have been disabled with #PTSD and other chronic conditions, fighting #suicide. I was unable to work at all for five years. My personal narrative now is about recovery out of that #DarkSojourn. I'm usually in some kind of pain, and try not to whine too much about it. I'm #Genderfluid#nonbinary (they/them) of recent transition, #polyamorous, and #bisexual.
“Cannabis, Alzheimers, TBI and Invisible Disability"
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Cannabis can still be a controversial topic. The medical benefits for those with physical and invisible disabilities are no secret. People with Invisible disabilities, such as brain injury and PTSD, can be afforded great relief from symptoms by the flower.
Israeli Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, is a well known cannabis research pioneer who has been studying the plant for decades. Read about some of his work in the link below.
Other Research indicates that individuals living with Alzheimers and Dementia may also benefit with less risk and damaging effects than other drugs currently used.
Findings from another Israeli Researcher, Dedi Meiri, argue that there may be benefits to these individuals as well.
"There is a large and growing body of anecdotal accounts of the efficacy of cannabis for treating the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The shortcomings ... life-threatening dangers...with... frequently prescribed pharmaceutical treatments... makes cannabis a particularly compelling option – especially considering its solid safety profile."
Even more research from the National Library of Medicine (PubMed.gov), speaks about the neuroprotectant antioxidant qualities of the herb. The PubMed link below contains several links to other studies on cannabis and it’s benefits for people with disabilities.
The human body is said to have CBD receptors "built" in. I am neither condoning, nor condemning the use of “Natures Pharmaceutical"; nor am I suggesting it's use. I am merely presenting medical findings.
According to laws in many places amidst these findings, the jury is still out on the subject.
As I write my next book about my experience of having worked 17 years in retail and the PTSD effects from it, I'm shocked to see the number of people online who describe the exact same weekly nightmare I have that I open the book with.
Having now watched all 3 episodes of #Breathtaking on real-time TV, the Q. that keeps coming to mind, is how did they cope?
the patients, the #nurses, the #doctors and (yes, even) the managers?
made to deal with a situation made worse by a Govt. making it up as it went along, often making it worse due to a lack of concerted leadership, we sacrificed #healthcare professionals to #PTSD, ending over 400 of their lives...
a truly harrowing three hours TV which summed up our own shortcomings
"Giving people who lost their humanity, people were reduced to nothing, giving them their dignity back … Psychologists can’t do that alone. We need responses at state and international level. We need the rest of the world to stand with us.”
Dr Samah Jabr, Head of the PHA mental health unit. #Israel#Palestine#Gaza#PTSD#CTSD#Psychology
Shinyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
And handmade and climate friendly vegan small business and supports mental health and neurodiversity art projects but if you lost me at "shiny" here's the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/genderlessbyskaly/?etsrc=sdt
I've started a new Fetlife group for disabled people. It was started after it became apparent that the other group was going to allow chasers to fetishise and objectify disabled people and that the group wasn't safe for us.
Hey people of Mastodon. My audiobook isn't out, but I wanted to share something with you. I was heavily abused in the past and as a result suffer from PTSD, but ever since I wrote this text, my nightmares ended. Quite literally writing this healed a part of me. And I just couldn't help it, I wanted to share it only with you, private SoundCloud link. Let me know your thoughts if you check it out. Thank you ❤️
Listen: https://on.soundcloud.com/Cn3u8
Disabled people are treated like our bodies, our stories, are public property - especially so for those of us who are Aboriginal, who are Black, or People of Colour, who are trans or queer, or read as women.
Consider that if someone with a disability is posting their mutual aid links, either give/share/support or just move on.
Don't message us asking why we're disabled or why we're not on disability support pensions - that's nunya. NUNYA.
My situation has just drastically changed. You do NOT need a #Cohost account to read this post.
TL;DR: My father is now at risk of losing his job, which means my parents are going to keep me in this house to take my money. My mother continues to try to scare me out of moving out. I have nowhere to go. I need guidance. Please help me.
Ah, would you look at that, after a few days of respite following Halloween, the bellends with fireworks are back to scare the living shit out of pets like our puppy, folks with PTSD, etc.
PS. Wanna hear a joke? Fireworks are illegal in Ireland.
I’ve… been struggling to recover from that. My self-esteem is still shattered, and I don’t know how long it will take me until I feel confident enough to get on another sales call.
And that doubt brought back an old nemesis - “the dread". An awful feeling in the back of my mind. My brain reminding me of my trauma.
I wrote about dealing with this in my #newsletter:
Since I've only been on here a week I'm posting a 2nd #introduction ...I'm Bryan (duh) in #Ottawa, almost 50 (embracing it), #bisexual cat dad (my baby's turning 5 in June), here for some #queer content, maybe some music (I'm a #disco and #edm fanatic), movies (keen on #horror right now), some real talk about ME / #CFS, #trauma / #PTSD / #CPTSD, and I might talk about working out and cooking (because no one's ever done that online). Here's a 30-year-old photo of me, I look EXACTLY the same now.
Dan Thomas will represent plaintiffs who allege their mental-health conditions worsened during their #MilitaryService as a result of stigmatization.
Thomas’s statement of claim says he was physically #injured during his #army service & then diagnosed with #PTSD & #depression.
Humans Really Are The Most Terrifying Predator On The Planet, study out of Western University & University of Tasmania🇦🇺, published by Royal Society ProceedingsB #Biological #Sciences
Australia to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin for PTSD and depression in world first (www.nature.com)
Decision to make the previously illicit drugs available is dogged by suggestions the decision was rushed.