PTSD
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Going Through the Wreckage
War and hate is in my community. It teaches criminal behavior such as disrespect of others property, belongings, beliefs. All behaviors of terrorists – that were in my home too. May life lead them growth, grade school education, allow them… Continue reading
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True Purpose and Happiness: Lessons from The Word of Moses
In the book, The Word of Moses, the page describes a philosophical reflection on the pursuit of true happiness, fulfillment, and wisdom. It argues that simply achieving external successes or possessing certain qualities is not enough. Instead, true well-being in… Continue reading
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Misdiagnosed for Over a Decade
The stigma that comes with informing people about your mental illness can be so devastating to a person. I remember losing friends or acquaintances would walk away and never return in my life, your “closest” friends would gossip about your… Continue reading
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Holistic Approaches to PTSD or CPTSD Diagnosis
There are some holistic solutions to combat PTSD or CPTSD. I want to deep dive into the things you can do immediately to relieve symptoms and then discuss the brain/body anatomy. A few basics: The left side of your brain… Continue reading
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Amygdala Hijack: Survival Instinct when in Fear
The Amygdala The amygdala activates the fight or flight response and activates when we experience anything through our senses that reminds us of a past trauma, stress, fear, anxiety, aggression, or anger. This part of the brain controls emotion and… Continue reading
