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People label themselves; PTSD, Depressed, Anxious, Gender Dysphoria. When we self-diagnose we cannot be objective. We sometimes end up self-prescribing the treatments: alcohol, drugs, psilocybin, surgery, suicide. There is a danger in this. In this episode Dr Tim Murphy discusses the problems with self diagnosis, and offers suggestions and help.

Check out Sheriff's Substack: https://drcurriemyers.substack.com/p/police-defunders-got-their-way-now?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1080873&post_id=135576008&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email Marion County, where Indianapolis is located, accounted for half of the murders in the state, even though it has less than 10% of the population. Milwaukee was responsible for 201 of Wisconsin’s 308 murders even though it also has less than 10% of the population. The 1% include Philadelphia, New York City, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Dallas, D.C., Miami-Dade, Milwaukee, San Diego, St. Louis, Chicago, Houston, Detroit, Memphis, Phoenix, Cleveland, and many others.

Want to change a bad habit? Accomplish a goal? Be a better father, mother, son, daughter, or partner? The best intentions can fall flat. Why? Beyond the actual cause of fear, we can create a reaction through anxiety and worry. Actions can help solidify new ways of thinking. Learn how in this episode.

MSGT Timothy E. Motte. (Ret.) First responder to the crash of United Flight 93. VP of Gunny's Ridge, an educational farm for veterans and first responders. Flight #93 on September 11th Went to Shanksville I wept over the loss of life and what happened to our country Even though he served in war – what happened and what he saw as a state trooper was at times more devastating: - Car accidents - Domestic Abuse - Murder - Raper - Suicide - 1st Responder to many of these There is hope and help. Didn’t’ get like this overnight – you won't be fixed overnight

Part 2 A man walked into a Pa. health club years ago - turned out the lights and started shooting. Four people were left dead -- including the shooter. Others were injured. This is one injured woman's account of the tragic event and her recovery. What stands out here is the long-term effects of trauma on someone with her struggles and her healing. Mary Ellen is a real inspiration for you to know that whatever you've gone through - there's hope for recovery.

A man walked into a Pa. health club years ago - turned out the lights and started shooting. Four people were left dead -- including the shooter. Others were injured. This is one injured woman's account of the tragic event and her recovery. What stands out here is the long-term effects of trauma on someone with her struggles and her healing. Mary Ellen is a real inspiration for you to know that whatever you've gone through - there's hope for recovery.

What happens whenweare driven by perfection? What happens to others when we are driven? Often we are shackled by tremendous self-criticism and self-doubt. There are several reasons why perfectionists keep behaving as they do. So, how do we change it? If you want to change it in yourself, you can work on it.First, identify how it shows up in your life. Look at how it interferes in relationships.Look at how it can make you unhappy. You can progress from there.

Our words have incredible power What we say is an expression of what we think What we say can literally bring peace or war Examples: 1990 Saddam Hussein troops at Kuwait border or World War 2 Prime Minister Churchill's Speech "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" Prov 15:1

The past few years have been very difficult for the eduction of our children COVID policies may have contributed to delays in speech and emotional development. After COVID, the impact on children's learning was devastating. More so for low-income families The Global impact on children's learning

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: These words, along with their abbreviation PTSD, have become all too common We often consider PTSD something that happens in careers that can be dangerous - But it really can happen to any of us who are hit with a major traumatic event

Make a committed choice to build your personal resilience How effectively we deal with trauma depends on the resilience we built long before the battle Resilient Strength has four components The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego How the Apostle Paul observed the strategies of champions

We all experience times of failure, small and large. And many times there are legitimate reasons beyond our control that lead to us not getting what we want. It could be we just don’t know how to handle a situation, and that’s where you reach out, get training and get back to it. But there are other times the fault lies in ourselves. If this is a pattern, we need to ask yourself “Am I my own worst enemy? Am I sabotaging my own successes?” Self-sabotage is when our actions or inactions, what we do or what we fail to do, leads to a pattern of problems. Self-sabotage may affect our relationships, our professional life, and personally in our own mental health.

Former Steeler Jon Kolb Joins Dr Tim Murphy: Jon Kolbwas drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Oklahoma State in 1969, and played with the Steelers from 1969 to 1981 * Prepare now for the battles to come: Jeremiah 12:5 * Setting the bar from a physical, emotional/mental standpoint If we can’t deal when things are going well how will we move forward in times of difficulty * If you make a mistake, or something doesn’t work outthe way you intended - There can still be a great outcome Example: Jon Kolb’s role (mistake) that led to the Steeler’s "Immaculate Reception" Sometimes you need to shake free of your past Your profession does not define you. * Hebrews 12:5-11 Paul uses the word discipline 9 times – those who have been trained by discipline

Resilience prepares us for difficult times You can bet you will need resilient strength at some time in your life When trouble strikes you will wish your were better prepared Reclaim control of your life before life takes a turn from the worse

* Bad memories are deeply imprinted on our minds * Flashbulb memories, recall loops, reaction-reaction * Trauma causes weakness physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually * Find a trusted friend or counselor Proverbs 17:17 "A friend loves at all times, a brother was born for adversity" Trauma does not have to be forever

* Navigating our "Life Quakes"; Major catastrophic events that will completely upset our lives * Dr Maroon's book; "Square One; A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life" * How your Profession can take over your life * Too often we neglect the physical, spiritual and social aspects of our lives * "Those who trust in the Lord shall renew their strength"

Dr Tim Murphy discusses understanding adolescents: • No parent has ever said “If I knew then, what I know now, I would have done everything exactly the same way” • How we can help our children not make the same mistakes we did • Adolescents use different parts of their brains than adults in judgement patterns • Adolescent emotions and mental illness • Recommendations on communicating with your children “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 26:6

TRAUMA IN OUR LIVES PODCAST #1 Dr. Tim Murphy Discusses The Stuff That Trauma Is Made Of • Core principles of healing from trauma. • How to recognize Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Where to turn for relief • How to begin your own journey toward healing