By Stefanie Cohen — 2017
Here I am again, at another wacky workshop, trying to get to the root of the anxiety I’ve had for many years. If I can figure out what’s causing it, perhaps I can get rid of it for good.
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Williams is the co-lead author of a recent retrospective study that found those who tried doses of psilocybin (more commonly known as magic mushrooms), LSD, or MDMA (the pure substance found in Ecstasy or Molly) reported a decrease in trauma symptoms, depression and anxiety after 30 days.
Both mental health conditions can happen after you’ve experienced trauma, but there’s a big difference between them.
Scientists now have more evidence than ever before revealing the intimate, intertwined relationship between the mind and body.
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People who develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also commonly experience guilt. In particular, individuals who have endured traumatic events may also begin to feel what’s known as trauma-related guilt. But what does the term mean exactly?
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Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost psychiatrists specializing in PTSD, explains the disorder’s many effects and symptoms.
Most people will experience a trauma at some point in their lives, and as a result, some will experience debilitating symptoms that interfere with daily life. The good news is that psychological interventions are effective in preventing many long-term effects.
I’ve done a little bit of work with soldiers returning from Iraq and have worked with domestic violence shelter workers on issues of vicarious trauma.
Cultivating insight can help caregivers build resilience to loss.
Can increased creativity be a coping strategy for dealing with trauma?
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In the midst of trauma, everything means something. Signs and symbols appear. You’ve noticed them before, you’re a writer, but now you see them everywhere.