Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops following a very traumatic experience. While it is believed that everyone has suffered some form of trauma in their lives, PTSD is believed to be particularly widespread among soldiers and people who have served in the military. Today, however, many people think that anyone who has experienced a potentially dangerous or scary event may also develop PTSD. In fact, it is estimated that nearly anyone can develop PTSD at some point during his or her lifetime, but it is believed that more than 20% of those who are diagnosed with this condition do so as adults. Car crashes are a common cause of PTSD.
Read MoreDo you know what creates anxiety in the brain?
Are you aware of how you can have an effect on the processes in the brain that manufactures your anxiety?
Read on to learn the two separate pathways in the brain that give rise to anxiety. Let’s talk neuroscience and anxiety.
Read MoreWhen we persevere in life we increase the likelihood that we will reach our goals. But, when hammering away at an activity does not yield the results that we desire it is often best to just “let go.”
Sometimes we can change our circumstances in life and other times we cannot. For example, we can change a job but we cannot change who are parents are. Nevertheless, we can always change the way we think about our parents.
Most people will agree with this notion. Yet, many find it nearly impossible to ‘let go’ even if they realize it is in their best interest.
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