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Abuse Victims Are Not Codependent, They’re Trauma-Bonded | HuffPost

Life-Impacting Symptoms of Complex PTSD | The Mighty

This is an excellent article about Complex PTSD symptoms. It is important to know that time and therapy, within a supportive environment, can bring healing in all of these areas. Post traumatic growth is a goal everyone with CPTSD can set for themselves… I will look for more stories and articles on growth and share them with you.

Does anyone have their own growth experience to share?

https://themighty.com/2017/08/life-impacting-symptoms-of-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/

Types of PTSD

This is a good explanation of the five known types of PTSD.

https://psychcentral.com/lib/types-of-ptsd/

Childhood hardship primes immune system for addiction – ScienceBlog.com

This is an excellent article, giving insight into the link between Complex PTSD and addiction… childhood trauma and neglect.

https://scienceblog.com/502321/childhood-hardship-primes-immune-system-for-addiction/

My New Blog on Natural Therapies and PTSD

My new WordPress blog offers a more holistic approach to natural therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recovery and maintenance.  The premise of the blog is on methods that eliminate the use of pharmaceutical medication and use only natural therapies, such as homeopathy, herbal remedies, acupuncture, nutrition and fitness.

The approach does require that work has already been done to stabilize triggering situations with some form of psychotherapy [I advocate self-managed therapy].  Even so, there are benefits to be achieved, but they are most effective when there is an environment of stability.  This means that life stress is reduced and manageable and emotional triggers are also addressed to the greatest extent possible..  A habit of regular meditation, prayer or other quiet practice of self-awareness will promote wellness and growth throughout the process of recovery as well.

I am not a medical professional, but I am an informed patient and a person who believes in healthcare choice and empowerment. I have studied human biology and homeopathy independently, which I have used to inform myself.  I recommend that everyone do this. Understanding your body and how it works takes away a lot of the self-stigmatization and fear that comes with a mental illness diagnosis. There are a number of great courses on Open University and iTunes University that can help anyone learn the physiological and psychological basics of human biology.

I advocate a systemic approach to health, one which takes heavy consideration of the emotional, mental and cognitive relationships in the body, especially with respect to neuroendocrine function, the body system that is most impacted by post-traumatic stress disorder.

Please take a moment to follow the new blog.  I will be adding to it regularly and hope to make it an active forum for those seeking lasting recovery.

Click this link to visit the new site ptsdhomeopathy.wordpress.com

Article clarifying physiological factors in mental illness

Here’s Proof Mental Illness Is Not Someone’s Fault (via @NewfusionApps #Science News)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mental-illness-not-your-fault_us_56e83525e4b065e2e3d75afa?ir=Science&section=us_science&utm_hp_ref=science

Pre-sales for Complete Stoning Demons Series ebook and interactive book

March 31, 2016 will be the launch of the complete Stoning Demons series as a single ebook an interactive book!  Book 5 is included and the workbook has been updated.  I am planning a self-therapy app for inventories and journaling sometime later this year, which will be free to anyone who has the book.

Thank you to everyone who has given me support and encouragement over the last few years.  If you have already purchased some of the books in the series, let me know and I will give you a coupon for the new one.

Pre-purchase of the book is available through PayPal using your PayPal account, credit or debit card, or through Smashwords.  Just click one of the links to reserve your copy.

The print version will be available in June 2016!

 

Another study linking childhood trauma to chronic illness in adults

Childhood Stress May Prime Pump For Chronic Disease Later (via @NewfusionApps #Science News)

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/09/29/444451363/childhood-stress-may-prime-pump-for-chronic-disease-later

Gene amplifies impact of traumatic events

Medical News Today: Gene may amplify impact of life events on mental health (via @NewfusionApps #Science News)

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/299894.php