Anxiety

We can lose our senses when we are distressed. When overwhelmed with rage, terror or distress we enter a state whereby rational thinking is sometimes not possible. This is a biological process. We explain how it works and what you can do to prevent to damage of unmitigated states of distress.

Crutches help you get to the surgeon. Meds can help you get to a point were you can address the root causes.

Erectile Dysfunction is common in PTSD

How PTSD Can Lead to Bruxism and Dental Issues: The Teeth Keep the Score By Dr Al Griskaitis, Psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk noted in PTSD that "The body keeps the score". Bruxism is a literal example of that. What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth. It can occur during waking hours (awake bruxism) or during sleep (sleep bruxism). Common signs include worn-down biting surfaces of teeth, erosion of teeth at the gumline (abfraction), jaw pain, headaches, and increased tooth sensitivity. While bruxism is often associated with transient stress, its common connection to PTSD highlights a bodily impact of feeling endangered. Bruxism likely relates to this chronic state of increased arousal from PTSD which can be further exacerbated by alcohol and some medications. What is PTSD? I posit that it is more than a reaction to trauma with a syndrome of symptoms, that's too low resolution. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs when a very serious adversity leads to a "alarm

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Suspicious Overcontrollers are often misunderstood due to their unpredictable behaviour. In this guide, we learn their triggers to observe boundaries and recognise our Healthy Adult approach.

What's traumatic for someone may not be traumatic for another. Learn more about PTSD from cumulative trauma in the services and workplaces.

Social anxiety is the fear of negative evaluation by others. We've got some tips on how to overcome this.

Get control of your panic by getting control of your breath.