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When we talk about trauma, many people instinctively want to push it to the back of their minds and move on. But some types of trauma linger, casting a long shadow over our lives. Complex trauma is one such experience, and its effects are not easily forgotten. Understanding its impact on our nervous system is…

During my college years, Thanksgiving break often turned into a political battleground, thanks to my loud and opinionated family. We all know the unspoken rule: steer clear of politics during holiday gatherings. But that year, two of my uncles had me in tears while discussing the results of a presidential election. The conversation became contentious,…

Do you find yourself anxious and worrying most of the time without any clear reason? Perhaps anxiety has woven itself into the fabric of your daily life, and you feel powerless to control it. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. What is Generalized Anxiety? Generalized anxiety extends beyond the occasional worries that most people…

Sometimes anxiety hits and we don’t know why. We just feel anxious. But something is going on in your body that could be causing an anxious feeling. Your autonomic nervous system is constantly surveilling the environment and looking for safety or threat. If threat is detected that part of your nervous system activates and can…
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