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Living on the Edge – Snapshots of PTSD: Oysters & Lightning (Cognitive Difficulties from PTSD)

The Art of Healing Trauma

Note that sadly that was not a permanent reduction as I experienced more traumatic events in the years following this Snapshot. It would be interesting to research adrenaline addiction/adrenaline junkie in relation to PTSD recovery, although I have never felt that being triggered was voluntary like physical exercise.

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Why I’m Starting a Writing Practice to Heal from Grief and Trauma (Poetry: “What I Want My Words to Do”)

The Art of Healing Trauma

Just to clarify, I think writing practice is one part of many strategies and resources for healing from trauma that work best together, such as therapy, self-therapy exercises, nature, medication, nutrition, music, talking with friends, community healing events, meditation, yoga, social services etc.

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The Art of Healing Trauma Coloring Book-Look Inside the Book

The Art of Healing Trauma

Returning to the Ocean of Life After traumatic life events, it can feel as if we have been kicked out of the ocean of life and are floundering on the shore, like a fish out of water. May you show up clothed in your bright colors, full of your soft pride. We struggle to breathe and dont know where we fit in anymore.