Panic attacks are no joke. Maybe you've suffered from one. Maybe you've had an anxiety attack. A sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety and physical symptoms because of a threat rather than imminent danger. Sam suffered a panic attack. Did you know that panic attacks can strike at any moment? For Sam, it came while working at his desk in … [Read more...]
Travel Tip Tuesday
Twas the day before traveling...and all through the house...Cathrine was packing. Our house looks like a disaster...and honestly, I don't even feel bad about it. We are in travel prep mode today! Tomorrow we fly out for Portland where I will be attending the 4C's conference (Conference on College Composition and Communication). I am so … [Read more...]
Startle Response and How to Handle It…
Dealing with PTSD means dealing with a variety of emotions, lack of emotions, triggers, memories, and nightmares (just to name a few)...what some people do not realize is that there is a startle response that comes with all of that. What is startle response? Startle response is a defensive response, a mechanism to cope with a sudden or … [Read more...]