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How Trauma Impacts Your Physical Health & How To Heal From It with Dr Bessel van der Kolk #336

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Feb 15, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, a leading psychiatrist and author of "The Body Keeps the Score," delves into the profound link between trauma and physical health. He discusses how traumatic experiences can manifest in various medical conditions, from fibromyalgia to autoimmune diseases. Bessel emphasizes the importance of community support in building emotional resilience and explores innovative healing methods, including movement therapies and psychedelics, that can help individuals reclaim their physical and emotional well-being.
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Trauma Definition

  • Trauma is not the external event itself, but your reaction to it.
  • An inability to cope makes you vulnerable, overreacting to minor issues as catastrophes.
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Trauma vs. Stress

  • Stress is a temporary response to a challenging event; it disappears once the event is over.
  • Unlike stress, trauma persists; reactions don't stop, changing how we react and view the world.
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Trauma Impact Factors

  • Individual temperament and social environment play a role in how people process trauma.
  • Supportive relationships and acknowledging the trauma are crucial for healing.
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