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Why people are playing Tetris to treat their trauma

All In The Mind

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Tetris as Trauma Therapy

This chapter explores how flashbacks and intrusive memories occur after trauma, detailing the brain's response and atypical memory storage. It highlights studies suggesting that playing Tetris can serve as an effective therapeutic distraction, potentially reducing the intensity of distressing memories. Through personal experiences and research, the chapter positions Tetris as a supplementary tool in trauma recovery, underscoring the serious emotional journey involved in confronting painful memories.

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