There is much debate on the use of Propranolol for the treatment of PTSD. Most are quick to respond in confusion, isn’t that the drug that killed Michael Jackson? Not fully understanding the drug I went on a quest to understand if this is a good treatment for PTSD. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Health
Dissociation: Stepping Back From What We Love
3 Apr
Sometimes after we undergo a hardship we take step back from what we love, feeling disconnected from the life as we know it. In essence what we are experiencing is dissociation. The question is how to we rekindle the fire the used to spark us?
Taking Time Out to Relax, to be Present and Notice
11 Mar
If you are like most Americans, you probably struggle with finding time to relax, to breathe, to be in the moment. We have to remember to take time to be present and notice the beauty of our surroundings.
Enjoying the Holidays Despite Anxiety
9 Dec
Everyone feels anxiety around the holidays, Christmas shopping, crazy lines, manic personalities, food to bake, presents to wrap. Worries are also heightened with the sight of a dwindling bank account. At times it is difficult to actually go through the moment while we anticipate what is yet to come. Continue reading
Trouble Concentrating After a Trauma
4 Dec
Apparently its quite normal to have difficulty concentrating and trouble remembering things after a trauma, these are just some of the symptoms of PTSD. The question is how do you deal with it? Is there coping mechanisms that make life easier? Continue reading
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The Measure of Success
Many times we measure our success by how high we are on the ladder rather than the steps it took to get to where we are. What if we can look at our accomplishments in a different light?
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Propranolol, a Good Treatment for PTSD?
There is much debate on the use of Propranolol for the treatment of PTSD. Most are quick to respond in confusion, isn’t that the drug that killed Michael Jackson? Not fully understanding the drug I went on a quest to understand if this is a good treatment for PTSD.
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Practicing saying, “I Am”
One of the best parts about Sundays is watching Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, where I get my weekly dose of spirituality and hope. I love watching Oprah’s life classes, especially reruns with minister Joel Osteen who preaches about “I am,” which can have a positive or negative connotation depending on whatever we tell ourselves.
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Thank God We Are Alive
The other day I was watching a show on TV about Hurricane Katrina and the devastating tornadoes that hit the midwest. I started feeling a sense of gratitude in knowing that people did make it out alive and there is a sense of humanity on this earth.
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I Passed My Portfolio Review
Last year around this time, I found out that I didn’t pass my portfolio review and I was devastated. Now one year later after a lot of hard work, prayer, and reflection I just found out the great news that I passed my portfolio review.
