Feb 16 2017
If you find yourself frozen in immobility, what should you say – and what should you not say – to yourself? What can you do to help yourself get out of it? Today I Felt Paralyzed This morning I felt like I didn’t want to get up. It wasn’t voluntary. I didn’t decide I wouldn’t …
Jan 20 2016
PTSD sabotaged my efforts to get dental treatment for 8 years. This article goes a little bit into the story of my struggles finding a dentist and covers how experiencing activation of the nervous system was such an impediment to achieving my goal of having all my dental issues resolved. PTSD, The Dentist and Me …
Jan 20 2016
PTSD can be Detrimental to Physical Health PTSD can contribute to the development of health problems. The muscular, chemical, nervous system and hormonal stresses caused by PTSD – the chronically hyped-up state due to the over-activation of the reptilian brain 24/7 – along with repressed rage and emotional pain, can cause stress. I would characterize …
Jun 15 2015
On February 28, 2014, I posted an article entitled Potential Psychological Dangers of Meditation – Especially Relevant for Those with PTSD in which I compiled a number of different potential psychological difficulties and challenges one may encounter when practicing meditation. I’ve always been a fan of meditation, and have meditated off and on with varied, …
