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We offer actionable resources and teach real skills to help people make meaningful change in managing mental health issues through different modes depending on people's learning preferences including infographics, text, worksheets, handouts and video.
Using the Mammalian Dive Reflex to as a tactic to stop anger and overwhelm in it's tracks
Getting properly squared away with DVA
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
Stubbornness can keep traumatised people stuck
PTSD causes emotional fatigue so anger can easily come out. It's like being possessed by a family-wrecking demon. Marriages often can bear the anger from a spouse with PTSD. Whether it's the husband or the wife that is affected by PTSD, they both suffer.
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
It is our aim to offer actionable resources and teach real skills to help people make meaningful change in managing mental health issues, especially for those who can’t access other help.
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