June is PTSD Awareness Month. One of the most prominent statistics and harsh realities is the link between PTSD and addictions. It is alarming to look at the number of individuals who have PTSD and also have addictions. The American Addictions Center just published an article articulating clearly the number of issues and connections between […]
Can we enhance or suppress certain memories?
New possibilities cited in Boston research might suggest that. One of the constant fascinations is our amazing brain and its capacity. The entire field of neuroscience has given us incredible insights into the impact of our memories and how they can trigger us to relive memories which then cause symptoms of post-traumatic stress. It is so […]
Flashbacks and Triggers Can Be Worse Than the Trauma Itself
So much of understanding trauma is understanding the nature of flashbacks that are triggered. For anyone with a trauma history, you can feel like a victim to the sensory memories your brain has stored from your trauma and how, against your will and without your permission, you are suddenly transported back in time where you […]
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