Employing daily heartfulness techniques can help eliminate many of the most common symptoms of PTSD including paranoia, anxiety, worry, panic attacks and hypervigilance. These strategies can also ward off depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) which can exacerbate symptoms or coexist with PTSD and help one to feel more centered and in balance. Centering our […]
Not All Good Things Must Come to an End
Healing is lifelong. We cannot expect to drop the process entirely one day and continue onward without slipping back into negativity. We have to wake up each day determined to make it a good one and recite daily positive affirmations, so we feel empowered to continue on a path that will never end. It is […]
Taking Up a (Conditional) Cause in Order to Heal
One way we can heal and effectively move forward is by taking up a cause that has particular importance to us. Maybe this means going back to school for a degree in the mental health field, maybe it means becoming a life coach or starting a social media empire designed to spread awareness and give […]
Refocusing Hypervigilance and Nervous Energy
Hypervigilance and nervous energy are very common in the post-trauma state. After we’ve learned to stay alert and on our toes for so long, it’s difficult to re-learn how to relax. Trauma tends to cause the body to remain in a constant state of fight or flight, a natural adrenaline rush, so we’re prepared for […]
Rebuilding Trust Post-trauma
A common symptom post-trauma is a sense of self-distrust and a mistrust of others. This is deeply rooted in a web of hesitation to develop close connections with others which was brought to life as a result of being betrayed during traumatic experiences. We can no longer trust the intentions of others, and in turn, […]
The Inner Critic’s Ability to Limit Interpersonal Relationships
Let’s talk a bit more about reframing. It’s important that we learn to reframe our negative thoughts as we’re working toward a more positive life. Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder engage in negative self-talk almost all the time which significantly distresses interpersonal relationships. In fact, psychologists have found that the majority of the […]