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Writing by hand has beneficial neurological effects, it helps memory, language, healing and creativity. My youngest daughter is a writer and I encouraged her to start handwriting rather than using her laptop ... she noticed a difference and came back after a few weeks and thanked me.
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It was 2002 (36yrs) that I was diagnosed - but I only found out recently after collecting all my records. When I found "PTSD" in my file, it was like an enormous weight had been shifted. My great fear since early teens at least has been that I was crazy. PTSD = not crazy. I keep reminding...
I used to drink like a fish, then stopped because I had kids ... then started again after they left. I know it isn't good for me, my brain health suffers for days after and it is a trigger because of date/drug rape ... but just for a moment it really does wipe the slate clean, but sadly it is...
I've used Withania/Ashwagandha with no effect in the past, but recently used it when I really needed some support and it totally sent me off to a bad and scary place. I have used natural remedies all my life, have a good knowledge and for the most part self-prescribe ... I did not understand...
It is a really good an informative article, but with all due respect @anthony I do think there is more to this than cognitive distortion. I recently had the absolute pleasure of seeing a brilliant Neuropsychiatrist who explained a few things to me and from following up and reflecting on my own...