Navigating PTSD Symptoms
Stephen discusses the rise in PTSD symptoms among clients, highlighting hyper-vigilance, nightmares, and a struggle for meaning in a chaotic world. He emphasizes the role of technology in exacerbating these issues, as individuals seek reassurance through constant information consumption. The conversation sheds light on the deep emotional toll of recent events and the therapeutic journey toward healing.In this clip
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Episode 876 - Michael Marcus / Dr. Steve
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What do experts say about mindfulness and PTSD?
What do experts say about mindfulness and PTSD in the context of the episode AMP #46 Mikal Vega and the clip Unwinding Trauma?
The whole point of that is to diminish the physiological response, right? If the goal is to diminish the physiological response, then if the person works to change their physiological response immediately after being triggered, would that over time also diminish the physiological response and therefore break the conditioning? Am I right? For example, if a person had a traumatic experience with a spider, but every time the person sees the spider or gets activated through some trigger, and immediately after uses breathwork to calm the body, would that work like retelling a narrative to extinguish the fear? Did I miss something?