The Invisible Wounds of Stress: Inside and Out

By Dr. Vernita Black

The Invisible Wounds of Stress: Inside and Out is from the physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds that affected me while I was serving in the military.

Understanding and managing stress is crucial for the overall healing process. Anxiety, depression, fear, and other psychological issues play important roles in the invisible wounds. The invisible wounds can easily be misinterpreted when they are not seen with the naked eye. Stress is real, and it can affect anyone’s mind, body, and soul at any time.

By learning about the invisible wounds and how they can be managed, the effects of stress can be limited and a peaceful, and more stress-free life can be possible.

Peace and blessings!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Nov 11, 2018
• ISBN: 9781546262824

Dr. Vernita Black

Dr. Black is a veteran who retired after serving 21 years in the United States Navy. During her time in the military, Dr. Black earned a Doctorate in Education Counseling Psychology. Her work in educational training, stress management, and drug and alcohol education led her to research alcohol and substance use among adolescents. Dr. Black is the author of Parent’s perceptions of their adolescents’ attitudes towards substance use: By ethnic differences and is also an author of Life’s reflections: A collections of poems on serenity, peace and faith. She is a co-author of the #1 international best-selling book, Women of courage, women of destiny, and co-author of Listen-up by the Veterans Writing Group, San Diego County. Dr. Black discovered through faith and hope a peace and happiness that is possible in the midst of it all.

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/09/2019

ISBN: 978-1-5462-6283-1 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5462-6284-8 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-5462-6282-4 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2018911869

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Contents

Dedication

Preface

Acknowledgements

Disclaimer

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Stress

Chapter 3 The Invisible Wounds

Chapter 4 My Invisible Wounds

Chapter 5 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Chapter 6 Depression

Chapter 7 Awareness

Chapter 8 Opening Up

Chapter 9 Let it Go (Release)

Chapter 10 Turning it Over

Chapter 11 Fear

Chapter 12 Anxiety

Chapter 13 Worry

Chapter 14 Change your thinking

Chapter 15 Get Over it

Chapter 16 Believe

Chapter 17 Faith

Chapter 18 Keep Moving Forward

Chapter 19 One Step at a Time

Chapter 20 Take a Moment

Chapter 21 Breath

Chapter 22 Peace Be Still

Dear Readers,

Scriptures

About the Book

About the Author

Invisible Wounds

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Invisible Wounds

INVISIBLE

For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So, they are without excuse (Roman 1:20 ESV).

WOUNDS

But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares’ (Jeremiah 30:17 NIV).

To everyone who decided to pick up my book and read it, I am so grateful. Thank you for taking the time to recognize that invisible wounds of stress exist, inside and out. I am so thankful and blessed to be alive today to share the story of my invisible wounds with you. Thank you God for saving my life countless times and allowing me to finally let go of my invisible wounds.

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Dedication

To those who have struggled with invisible wounds and stress.

To those who are struggling