PTSD

PTSD – Introduction

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  • It seems that multi-tasking is the the worst thing that someone with PTSD can do. I have to stay in the present moment and be aware of all of my senses, in order to turn off my Identity System (I-System).
  • The I-System corresponds to the default-mode network, and the mind-body bridging corresponds to the executive network.
  • When your default-mode network is not overactive, your executive network takes charge, regulating your mind so you function at your best.
  • The I-System is responsible for keeping your PTSD symptoms going. The mind-body bridging quiets the I-System, letting us heal ourselves from trauma.
  • Imagine a big switch in your brain that turns the I-System (default-mode network) on and off. When the I-System is on, it switches off your executive functioning. When the switch is off it rests, letting you heal and live life at its best.
  • Mind-Body Language: damaged self vs true self.
  • The key to healing successfully is to use the mind-body bridging tools in my daily routine.