Rick Doblin: Overcome Trauma
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The Mind, Body Connection in PTSD
PTSD is a physiological set of symptoms. I mean, it's things that are happening to your body. It's not just in your head. The process by which PTSD actually causes physical impact and psychological changes comes from a complicated combination of different brain structures and hormone systems. When we experience repeated abuse or repeated trauma, our ability to rebound can be depleted significantly. There's also a hyperactivation of a region of the brain called the amygdala.
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