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How PTSD Impacts Men and Women Differently- This Technique Actually Heals Trauma! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAround the middle of last year, there was a day when I felt like trying yoga again, and this was partly due to the fact that I felt lighter. What also gave me a boost was that I had just spent the afternoon with a friend. I had thought about doing this before, but I hadn’t taken the next ...
Views: 2087 - Tips for Managing Stress While Grieving - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2020 from Katie GordenIf you are dealing with the pain and heartache of losing a loved one, it is important that you find ways for managing stress while you experience the grieving process. When a loved one dies, it can be very difficult to grieve in a way that does not make you feel like you are drowning or alone, ...
Views: 1012 - TRAUMA COUNSELING - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Marta HatterTrauma Counseling Trauma is one of the most avoided, ignored, denied, misunderstood, and untreated causes of human suffering. When it comes to trauma, no two people are exactly alike. What proves harmful over the long run to one person may be exhilarating to another. There are many factors ...
Views: 1520 - Trauma in Adolescent Populations - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Debbie DodgeIntroduction This paper will describe the many different modalities for treating trauma in an adolescent population. Therapeutic treatment is designed to encompass the whole person in a holistically healing manner. It takes into consideration the body, soul and spirit in the trauma experience. ...
Views: 3774 - Trauma, Loss, & Bereavement - by Loss, disappointment, failure, and grief are normal and natural accompaniments of the human experience. Bereavement, the response we have to grief and loss, is also familiar to most of us. Little has changed in terms of the emotional response to the pain of loss across the centuries. There are ...
Views: 4419 - Two Excellent Ways To Dissolve Pain In The Mind - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Ramgiri BraunMonica from Norway wrote to me with a question about what can be done to help someone with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Her husband is from Afghanistan and saw his whole family killed by the Taliban. He is the only survivor and has the full range of symptoms of PTSD, including ...
Views: 2048 - Un Tapped Potential - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Caitlin GraceWhen we were born we were bright shining beacons of light and love. We came into the world wide open and trusting in everything and everyone. We had three guardian angels to watch over us and help us make sense of the world. Their names were Fear, Doubt and Judgement ( I bet you thought they ...
Views: 1291 - Understanding Self-Harm & Tips for Talking to Someone About Self-Harm - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2023 from Neil DolanThe sensations surged up from deep inside, like a geyser about to blow: a mix of sadness, anxiety, and shame that would overwhelm anyone, especially teenagers. “I took out the blade from a pencil sharpener and cut myself”, a secondary school student told me. “I didn’t know if it would help. ...
Views: 459 - Unplugging From The Sabateur - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Shazna (formerly Sheryl) JaiThe child wants to have what she wants She cries in the night for love in her heart That doesn’t live up to the day’s activities The pain of hearing you are not enough, you will never be good enough, why are you so bad, why do you do these things, people will never like you And on ...
Views: 1551 - Useful Tips For Singapore Business Start Up - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from rikvin offshoreSingapore is one of the leading Asian countries for business and commerce and has been rated as one of the best business environments in Asia Pacific. Small and big businessmen are attracted to this small country. If you are planning on starting a business in Singapore here are some useful tips ...
Views: 1831 - Using Acupuncture to treat PTSD - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Bret EllingtonWhen you hear the term PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), the image that comes to mind is a combat veteran from the military. While many of our troops coming home from foreign wars and conflicts show signs of PTSD, it's more widespread than that and can effect paople from every walk of life. ...
Views: 1503 - Veteran Families Coping with PTSD - It's Time For Real Simple Solutions - by You needn't look far for information on PTSD. The question Lori Olson of Update Small Business asks is this: are you really getting the full story? And if the mainstream media provides any clues, the answer is no. The average person may hear about the PTSD problem on the news but then it simply ...
Views: 7311 - Veterans and a Secret Waiting List - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMany news outlets, including CNN, have voraciously covered the newest scandal regarding the Veterans’ Administration. A VA facility located in Phoenix, AZ, was discovered to have left 40 U.S. veterans die from lack of care due to the presence of a secret waiting list. According to a CNN ...
Views: 1130 - Veterans and Anger Management - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1408 - Veterans and Clinical Depression - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatIt is commonly known that prolonged exposure to combat can serve as a serious trigger for veterans to develop any sort of mental illness. Two types of mental illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression, are some of the most common, and many of the symptoms overlap, causing frequent ...
Views: 1381 - Veterans and Insomnia - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Abigail FazelatA Psychology Today article posted in November of 2013 found that as much as 54% of combat soldier have developed insomnia since September 11, 2001. This statistic, although shockingly high, proves to be very telling of the physical and mental struggles combat soldiers experience both on and off ...
Views: 1922 - Veterans and PTSD Nightmares - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs finds that one in five combat veterans is diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or after combat. Therefore, a large amount of veterans must then suffer from chronic adult nightmares, since nightmares are one of the most ...
Views: 2162 - Veterans Barely Surviving College - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatAlthough tens of thousands of returning combat veterans are going back to school, hardly any are making it to graduation day. NBC News covered a study conducted by the Colorado Workforce Development Council in an article called “Thousands of Veterans Failing in Latest Battlefield: College,” ...
Views: 1169 - Veterans Fighting PTSD During Combat - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs finds that one in five combat veterans suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Usually, people think that PTSD is developed after an individual undergoes a traumatic event, but people can also develop the disorder before the traumatic event ...
Views: 805 - Veterans Losing Benefits, Causing Stress - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1021 - Veterans Torn Between Identities - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEven though veterans are regarded as heroes, are they really? Indeed, they are the ones expressing enough honor and bravery to enlist to defend their nation, even if it means risking their own life. But on the other hand, do heroes kill at all costs, even innocent civilians, even women and ...
Views: 1487 - Veterans with PTSD-- Don’t Give Up Hope! - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1513 - Veterans, Genetics, and Alcoholism - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 2386 - Veterans, is it PTSD or Schizophrenia? – Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe military inadvertently triggers many various forms of mental illness, especially a psychological condition known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. In fact, the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs finds that one in five combat veterans will experience symptoms of PTSD either during ...
Views: 1535 - Veterans, is it PTSD or Schizophrenia? – Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2014 from Abigail FazelatPart 1 of the article explored the various types and symptoms of schizophrenia as well as some general characteristics of the disease such as who develops it and at what age. The article also touched upon how schizophrenia is one of many mental illnesses that plagues combat veterans, and even ...
Views: 2424 - Veterans, Paranoia, and PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Abigail FazelatDuring combat, a soldier must always be on high alert for his or her own personal safety. Danger lurks around every corner, and every day could bring the possibility of certain doom. Therefore, a soldier must take all precautionary measures to avoid being taken by surprise by a foreign weapon or ...
Views: 5711 - Veterans, PTSD, and Dementia? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1306 - Veterans, PTSD, and Nervous Breakdowns - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMany people make light of nervous breakdowns, often using the term in a joking and over-exaggerative manner. However, nervous breakdowns, although not officially referred to as a medical condition, are still very serious, as they signal several underlying mental issues which must be ...
Views: 3155 - Victim, Survivor or Thriver? How They Are Different and What You Can Do To Move On. - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarEach experience is telling us something about ourselves, other people, the society we live in, the country, the world. The messages we receive from our experience are filtered through our belief system, previous experience and cultural norms. For example, one person may see adversity as ...
Views: 1921 - Walk PTSD Out Of Life’s Closed Doors - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Risa RuseWhat a strange concept, that seems to pull away from reality. It will make more sense, if we connect PTSD to emotions of carnality. Okay, let us give these emotions a face describing the following list. The carnal man or woman connects to fear, anger, worry, stress, and lust. In ...
Views: 1807 - What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And How Can I Heal From It? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2024 from asif sidiqPresented by BetterHelp. When you think of post-traumatic stress disorder, what comes to mind? Many people think of soldiers coming home from war and returning as completely different people than when they were first deployed. While it’s true that PTSD is more common among veterans than ...
Views: 445 - What is sleep hygiene? Will my sleep improve if I lose weight? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2021 from xanax247buy UKSleep hygiene aims to improve the quality of sleep. It aims at promoting consistent and uninterrupted sleep. You can perform the following steps as you need to maintain a stable sleep schedule, make your bedroom comfortable and free of disruptions. Will my sleep improve if I lose ...
Views: 773 - Why Dealing with a Traumatic Event by Yourself May Not Work - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Margaret (Maggie) KerriganBrian (not his real name) closed the door of the aircraft and gently guided the walkway back toward the airport. Although he had been working at the airport for five years, he had no warning of what was to follow. With temperatures below freezing, the plane had to be de-iced before leaving the ...
Views: 2177 - Why do Doctors prescribe Cannabis to PTSD Patients? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2018 from Caitlyn BellSmoking tobacco is injurious to health. We all know it. We’ve always been told to say no to smoking and how 7,000 chemicals burn everytime you light a cigarette. It’s not just harmful, it’s worse. It’s cancerous. But do you ever wonder, ‘how about marijuana’? Is it the same thing? Well, not ...
Views: 1630 - Why Do I Keep Having the Same Car Accident? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Margaret (Maggie) KerriganTom (not his real name) could not believe what had just happened! For the fourth time in two years, he had been hit again; each time the car had been on his left side. The first time, he was hit when he attempted to merge into traffic from an on-ramp; others happened in an intersection, in a ...
Views: 7624 - Why do organizations suffer and why aren't they able to meet the well-being of the individuals because of the commitment issues. - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2021 from xanax247buy UKThey cant commit those things also that employees do deserve. One must suggest possible solutions such as leadership, communication, and focusing on better learning and development are important prerequisites that keep the environment positive. Moreover, Government is also devising policies and ...
Views: 1178 - Why Does a Traumatic Experience Impact Me? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Susanne DillmannIn its most distilled form, the definition of a traumatic event is a situation in which one is exposed to great danger and is rendered powerless. The psychological impact of such an untoward experience can be profound: “On the psychological and mental levels, trauma refers to the wounding of the ...
Views: 2515 - Why Facing The Challenge Of Selling A Fire-Damaged House Builds Inner Strength - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2025 from Christopher thomasLife often throws unexpected challenges our way, and one of the toughest may be dealing with a fire-damaged house. The emotional and financial toll can be substantial, but tackling this situation can also lead to personal growth. Facing the challenge of selling a fire-damaged house not only ...
Views: 152 - Why Veterans Make Great Employees - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEven though returning combat veterans earn a bad reputation in the media, many veterans can be fantastic assets to employers who are looking for disciplined and hardworking individuals. True, while the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops ...
Views: 1496 - Why Veterans Need to Take Up Writing - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Abigail FazelatA June 2012 issue of Writer’s Digest quotes George Orwell as having once said, “writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand". ...
Views: 1271 - You Can Heal Your Memories When You Choose To - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyMany people define themselves by their past. If you had physical, emotional, or sexual abuse in the past you are angry, depressed, anxious, resentful, mistrusting of people and can't do anything about it, it's just the way it is. However, more people now are discovering that you choose how you ...
Views: 1702 - You Can Overcome Depression By Healing Your Memories - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Frank HealyDepression is often caused by the lingering effects of negative memories. In this article, you will be given tools to help you identify which memories are unresolved and how you can use simple thinking tools to heal your depression. Many people who are plagued with depression, they can resolve ...
Views: 1708 - Young Soldiers and PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 2037 - Your Survivor Story: From Trauma To Transformation - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2015 from Donna AllenAs I lie restless in a cold room, I can smell a strong sweet and sour nauseous scent. There are noisy electrical machines attached to my body, a long tube jammed down my throat, and fluids are being transfused into the veins of both of my arms. I wonder, “Where am I and what are they trying ...
Views: 2299 - “I Felt Completely Violated” - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhilst my mother was in hospital recovering from her stroke, towards the end of 2010, it was just me and my father at home. But even though my mother wasn’t there, it was so much more peaceful. And this was something that became clear when my mother came out of hospital; the energy of our ...
Views: 1807 - ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’ - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs recently reports that one in five combat veterans develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or after their service. However, while PTSD is becoming more widely-recognized, the illness was not fully accepted by the medical community ...
Views: 1969 - “I Felt Depressed!" - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn the beginning of 2012 and throughout 2013, I would often feel flat, and at times, it was a challenge for me to get out of bed in the morning. While this was going on, there was another part of me found it hard to accept how I felt. I believed that I couldn’t allow myself to experience ...
Views: 1798 - “You Suffer From Survivors Guilt” - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2021 from Oliver JR CooperIn the final episode of season five of Arrow, Slade says to Oliver that he “suffers from survivor’s guilt”. After this, Slade says that he can’t get over the death of his father and that he needs to forgive himself. Confused, Oliver asks what he needs to forgive himself for, to which Slade ...
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