by LWK | Sep 27, 2023 | Body Chemistry, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Taking time off when you need to be focusing on yourself. Burnout is at an all-time high. Employers continue to make cutbacks and what was once a workload shared among 4 or 5 people, is now the job of 1. Employees are expected to work early and rewarded when they are...
by Shirley Davis | Apr 24, 2023 | Addiction, Body Chemistry, CPTSD
You have probably heard of addictions to alcohol, work, and prescription drugs, but have you ever considered addiction to sugar? Sugar addiction is a real problem, especially in the developed world, causing many physical ailments and co-occurring with some mental...
by Ramon Diaz | Apr 18, 2023 | Body Chemistry, COVID-19, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
Adolescents throughout the U.S. face psychosocial challenges they may not even be aware of at this point in time The stage of development in primates we refer to as “adolescence” sits in between the stages of childhood and adulthood. The COVID crisis has contributed...
by Ramon Diaz | Nov 16, 2022 | Body Chemistry, Brain Chemistry, Guest Contributor, Sports Trauma
Recently, a major incident took place after a college football game ended at the University of Michigan. Several Michigan State football players allegedly attacked players from the University of Michigan. This rivalry is popular for many reasons. These two schools...
by Ramon Diaz | Sep 27, 2022 | Body Chemistry, Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
A body goes through many processes to defend itself from trauma. One of those processes is the activation of microglia. This type of cell accounts for nearly 15% of all cells found within the brain. This cell acts as one of the first lines of defense against trauma....
by Ramon Diaz | Aug 5, 2022 | Body Chemistry, Brain Chemistry, Dissociation and CPTSD, Guest Contributor
With the topic of trauma becoming more influential in the public arena, the narrative that surrounds this topic can become confusing. A related idea to trauma that may be unclear to many is dissociation. The word is a noun primarily and it is a psychological...
