The Mammalian Dive Reflex
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Why I rely on this biological reflex to naturally put the brakes on my mind.
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The Psychiatric Hospital Part 3 - Seclusion
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While I thought I’d never go into one, I’m certainly glad it was available when I needed it.
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When Panic Attacks!
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Racing heartbeat, tight muscles, shortness of breath, and the sensation of imminent doom.
Read MoreWelcoming Fear Back Into My Life
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My return to real life hasn’t been nearly as smooth as I had hoped.
Read MoreSelf Soothe Strategies
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With anxiety or panic attacks, the trouble comes from feeling out of control.
Read MoreWe Move Too Fast For Our Brains
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From an evolutionary perspective, it is always better to perceive a foreign stimulus as dangerous unless proven otherwise.
Read MorePaper or Plastic?
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You know you’re in a psychiatric hospital when all the trash bins are lined with paper, rather than plastic bags.
Read MoreHow We Survived a Concert!
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To my shock, I was not immediately catapulted into a fight-or-flight response.
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