We may want to go back to some aspects of the "safer" world or have nostalgic memories of the "old normal." And yet, we may dread the return to some other old patterns. We might be torn between the "old me" and the "new me." But will things ever be the sa...
Birth trauma is more than a challenging childbirth story. It’s an emotional and physical reaction to a deeply distressing birth experience. This trauma can stem from physical events like medical complications or emergency procedures, but it’s not always about what happens medically. Sometimes, it...
Different people may have different experiences in the aftermath of trauma. Resilience after trauma is not unusual, and many people can recover and bounce back over time, but when distressing symptoms continue, this can be a sign of PTSD. However, there are steps you can take to culti...
Schwabe, L., & Wolf, OT (2009). New episodic learning interferes withthe reconsolidation of autobiographical memories. Eye movement desensitization andreprocessing: From EMD to EMD/R - a new treatment model for anxiety and related traumata.HB IsleS RosaSonomapti Com...
Helping Children Recover from Mental Trauma The most important way to help your child process trauma is to provide a safe environment that encourages healthy coping strategies. Reestablish normal routines and allow your child to talk about the accident when ready. However, don’t force difficult co...
My coping mechanisms are not the best and it is really hard to keep myself on a healthy path. Sometimes it works, sometimes I relapse and I fall into awful depressive episodes. I just want to get better and recover from what I've been through. Show more...
While relationship PTSD can make it difficult to form connections with others, there are ways to manage your symptoms and heal from the trauma. When it comes to how to deal with PTSD, first, work to develop coping skills and get the help you need. You can eventually recover from the abus...
The trauma of my cancer diagnosis imprinted on me like a branding iron, and the emotions I experienced in that initial phase stayed with me, bubbling to the surface whenever memories of that time returned. Feeling on edge all the time, I realized I needed to do something a...
Connect with a licensed trauma therapist When it comes to helping individuals recover from a traumatic event and symptoms of C-PTSD, cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the mostcommonly recommended treatments. A licensed therapist can help you explore the emotions surrounding a traum...
modification of GluA1 recovered fear memories induced by loud tones, whereas littermates that still had normal GluA1 protein did not recover the samefearmemories. Huganir suggests that drugs designed to control and enhance the removal of calcium-permeable AMPARs may be used to improve memory ...