10 Risk Factors of CPTSD That You Need To Know
Denise L. Deck
by Denise Deck
2y ago
What are some risk factors of CPTSD?  First, we need to examine what a risk factor and a traumatic event are. What Is a Risk factor?    A risk factor is something that increases the risk of something happening.  For example, a risk factor for breast cancer is heredity or previous cancer.   What is a traumatic event?    A traumatic event could be anything that causes stress to you, whether it be physically, mentally, psychologically, emotionally or even spiritually.  It could be an accident (whether by vehicle or otherwise), abuse, combat, witnessing viol ..read more
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What is Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Denise L. Deck
by Denise Deck
2y ago
Description: PTSD is a severe reaction to a horrifying event, such as abuse, an accident, a rape but it is usually referred to in conjunction with prisoners of war. If your symptoms last at least five weeks, the disorder is referred to as Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Victims of abuse usually fall in the latter category.  For them, CPTSD is the not-so-sweet icing on the much less than tasty cake. Symptoms Flashbacks or Triggers One thing I have dealt with in my experience with CPTSD is Triggers.  As a survivor of Narcissistic Abuse, one of my problem areas is dealing ..read more
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Grace Looks Amazing On You!
Denise L. Deck
by Denise Deck
4y ago
Abuse, infertility, cancer, depression, anxiety, PTSD – all of these can have the ability to hurt and cause an identity crisis. I came out of abuse, PTSD and depression wondering who I really was because the lies from my abuser overwhelmed me, which was his desired intention. But what if Someone who could help you with your identity crisis? Someone who is longing to make you his that he was willing to die for you. Yes, I am talking about Jesus Christ. In Him, we can have true identity. Why? Because of His grace. You can share in that grace. I recently acquired a devotional entitled, “Grace Loo ..read more
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How is Getting Older Like a Roll Of Toilet Paper?
Denise L. Deck
by Denise Deck
4y ago
When I was a kid it always seemed like forever till vacation. Now it seems like my twenty-six year old was just born yesterday….. Thinking about that begs an answer to the question in my header, “How is getting older like a roll of toilet paper?” I was taking my neighbor home from church recently.  He has been having health issues, is using a walker and is currently not allowed to drive.  He was lamenting about the “curse” of getting older.  I laughed and told him about a client I once had that would warn me about getting older and warned me to avoid it at all costs ..read more
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God’s Message To The Hurting Woman
Denise L. Deck
by Denise Deck
4y ago
Depression can be very draining.  Often the words just aren’t there as you try to navigate the dark cavern in your mind.   Lately my life has been unstable and my future – hazy.  Depression and PTSD are a constant battle, but through it all God has been a constant. After a particularly stressful evening, I awoke the next morning to do my devotions out of Jesus Calling. A recent one was on trusting God.  As I hesitantly opened my Bible to the verses attached to it, I thought about the latest development regarding the prospects for my kids and I. That’s morning’s scripture directed me to Gen 50 ..read more
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10 Books You Need For Your Troubled Marriage
Denise L. Deck
by Denise Deck
4y ago
Did you ever wonder what went wrong in your marriage?  I did.  I couldn’t believe marriages were supposed to be like that…. and guess what!  They aren’t! I recently had a family member contact me looking for help.  I listened to her tears and assured her there was more to it that that.  Marriages are not supposed to make you a mental wreck.  Nor are you supposed to feel like you are walking on eggshells every time he is around.  Does he have ever-rising but never reaching expectations?  Does he constantly complain about your housekeeping and you never seem to please him?  Does he cheat you ou ..read more
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What Is Wrong With My Marriage?
Denise L. Deck
by Denise Deck
4y ago
I discovered the monster wasn’t hiding under the bed.  He was sleeping next to me. (Source Unknown) Our marriage has been rocky for some time and, approximately five years ago,  it had been hitting an all-time low.   We went to counseling but he never seemed to comprehend what the counselor was trying to say when the counselor kept repeating that husbands are to love their wives as Christ loved the Church.  I knew he had no clue what the counselor meant or no concept as to how to do so. Disclaimer:  I know that I have also been responsible for some of the issues in our marriage but much of wh ..read more
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When Online Porn Becomes A Problem In Your Marriage
Denise L. Deck
by Denise Deck
4y ago
Some people severely underestimate the power of Online Porn.  Here is something you can do to help this problem in marriages. The internet is a wonderful thing.  You can look up recipes for almost anything. (I even saw a recipe for Snowman Poop!)  You can search how to install a radiator on your car or repair a dishwasher in your house.  You can catch up with friends, old and new.  You can use it to spread the word about an issue you feel strongly about like abortion or a lifestyle.  Utilizing GoFundMe can help you raise money for a person in need.  Your entire Christmas list can be fulfilled ..read more
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Bigots, Liars and Monsters
Denise L. Deck
by Denise Deck
4y ago
You may be surprised to learn that often churches stand behind abusers and not the ones being abused.  Some abusers are very adept at lying and will believe their own lies.  Abusers make it sound like they have a good reason for acting how they did so that everyone feels sorry for them and is disgusted with the one getting abused.  They misrepresent the truth at the victim’s expense. The woman traumatized by abuse is often treated unfair in the church, the courts and society.  While my church has been supportive, I’ve encountered thousands of women who are not treated fairly, especially by th ..read more
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12 Symptoms That Are Not Silent!
Denise L. Deck
by Denise Deck
4y ago
       In the Spirit of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, I am sharing the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.  It is known as the Silent Killer  but it does not have to be silent. It is also called the Cancer That Whispers because its symptoms mimic other  diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, Stress, Kidney Infections, Bladder Infections, Depression, acid reflux, weak pelvic floor, eating disorders and allergies. . .   The best offense is to stay informed and to be aggressive in your health.  My symptoms were ignored for over a year and, till it was found, the cancer had progress ..read more
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