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When Trauma Lives in the Body: The Neuroscience of Prolonged Stress and Illness

Trauma is not only something you remember. Sometimes, it is something your body continues to respond to. When people talk about trauma, they often focus on the psychological consequences: Anxiety.Fear.Flashbacks.Nightmares.Hypervigilance.Emotional numbness.Depression.Anhedonia. But prolonged trauma can affect far more than how we think and feel. The brain, nervous system, endocrine system, immune system and cardiovascular system… Read More When Trauma Lives in the Body: The Neuroscience of Prolonged Stress and Illness

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Ambiguous Deprivation: When You Lose Something Before You Can Grieve It

Ambiguous deprivation represents a challenging form of loss, lacking clear beginnings or endings, where important elements gradually disappear. This emotional turmoil complicates healing as the brain struggles to adapt to unpredictability. Recovery begins when predictability returns and individuals regain autonomy, choice, and emotional safety, allowing for a clearer understanding of their experiences.… Read More Ambiguous Deprivation: When You Lose Something Before You Can Grieve It

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Your Brain Is Constantly Scanning for Danger

Prolonged stress, trauma, or abuse can lead to constant exhaustion, driven by the brain’s hypervigilance and elevated stress hormones. This affects cognitive functions and keeps the body in survival mode, preventing relaxation. Healing begins as the nervous system balances, improving clarity and motivation, fostering self-compassion instead of self-blame.… Read More Your Brain Is Constantly Scanning for Danger

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Trauma, Anger & Emotional Regulation Therapy

The content discusses how anger often masks deeper emotions stemming from trauma. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding these underlying feelings to aid emotional regulation rather than suppression. Therapy offers support for both men and women over 40 in managing anger, improving relationships, and developing healthier emotional responses.… Read More Trauma, Anger & Emotional Regulation Therapy

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Anger Management Therapy for Men & Women Over 40

The content discusses how anger can signal deeper issues rather than being solely negative. It highlights the emotional roots of anger, especially for individuals over 40, and emphasizes the importance of therapy for both men and women. Therapy can help individuals understand, regulate, and respond to their anger constructively, improving relationships and emotional wellbeing.… Read More Anger Management Therapy for Men & Women Over 40

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What is ASPD (Antisocial Personality Disorder)?

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is a clinical diagnosis used to describe a persistent pattern of disregard for the rights, safety, and boundaries of others. It’s not about being “difficult” or having a bad temper. It’s about how someone relates to people, rules, and responsibility over time. Common features include: Repeated lying, manipulation, or deceit Lack of remorse after harming others… Read More What is ASPD (Antisocial Personality Disorder)?

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Addiction, Trauma & the Brain

Addiction, Trauma & the Brain Addiction can be difficult to understand — both for the person experiencing it and for the people around them. My approach looks at addiction through both neuroscience and psychology, recognising that addictive behaviour can involve changes in the brain’s reward, motivation, learning, stress and self-regulation systems. Addiction can involve alcohol, recreational drugs… Read More Addiction, Trauma & the Brain

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When Alcohol, Medication and Instant Delivery Become a Dangerous Combination

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The risks we don’t always think about Today, getting almost anything delivered to your door can take just a few taps on a phone. Food. Alcohol. Painkillers. Cold and flu remedies. Sleep aids. Allergy medication. Convenience can be wonderful — particularly when you’re unwell, exhausted or unable to get to a pharmacy or shop. But… Read More When Alcohol, Medication and Instant Delivery Become a Dangerous Combination

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Why Does Your Body Feel Anxious When Your Mind Knows You’re Safe?

Understanding the hidden effects of trauma, stress and emotionally difficult relationships Have you ever said to yourself: “I know I’m safe. So why don’t I feel safe?” Perhaps the relationship has ended. You have moved away from the situation. The person who caused you distress is no longer part of your daily life. Logically, you… Read More Why Does Your Body Feel Anxious When Your Mind Knows You’re Safe?

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