Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after trauma and is characterized by experiencing intrusive memories, flashbacks, hypervigilance, nightmares, social avoidance, and social dysfunctions (144). It has a lifetime prevalence of 8.3% using the definition for DSM-5 (145). The symptoms of PTSD can be classified into four clusters: intrusion symptoms, avoidanceContinueContinue reading “Vagus-related Treatment of PTSD”
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Glimmers
Glimmers, in the context of mental well-being, are small, positive moments or experiences that trigger feelings of safety, joy, peace, or connection. They are essentially micro-moments of positivity that can counteract the effects of triggers, which are negative experiences that can induce stress or anxiety. Glimmers are personal and can vary greatly from person to person. OppositeContinueContinue reading “Glimmers”
Oksana Pueschel 