Trauma recovery doesn’t follow a straight path. Some days, you may feel strong and grounded; other days, you may wonder if you're making any progress at all. But just because healing isn’t always obvious doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
Understanding Anxiety and the Body’s Response: Key Symptoms and Effective Coping Skills for Managing Anxiety
Understanding the relationship between the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and anxiety is essential to treatment. The SNS is a part of the autonomic nervous system that activates our body’s "fight or flight" response. For those with trauma histories, this response can become overactivated, even in non-threatening situations, leading to heightened and persistent anxiety.
Reducing Traumatic Stress: An EMDR Therapist's Perspective
Trauma leaves a profound impact, often shaping the way people perceive the world, relate to others, and even experience themselves. The good news is that trauma doesn't have to define you, and through therapies like EMDR, there is a way to find relief, process the pain, and move forward into a healthier and more empowered life.