Mindfulness for PTSD: Bridging the Gap Between Past Trauma and the Present Moment
While PTSD keeps you trapped in past trauma, mindfulness gently pulls you back to the present moment, and actually helps rewire the traumatized brain.
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While PTSD keeps you trapped in past trauma, mindfulness gently pulls you back to the present moment, and actually helps rewire the traumatized brain.
These practices aren’t about emptying your mind or achieving some state of blissful happiness. They’re about developing a different relationship with your thoughts and feelings. That shift in perspective is vital in overcoming chronic depression.
It’s common for us to be asked about the nature of mindfulness, and specifically what the difference is between mindful awareness and focus. While they’re related concepts that can complement each other, they’re not interchangeable.
Mindfulness has emerged as a powerful ally for those of us navigating ADHD. While it’s not a cure-all, it’s proving to be an incredibly effective tool. This practice gives us a chance to pause, reflect, and make more intentional choices when our ADHD symptoms start to take over.
Recovery from substance abuse and addiction is a journey that extends far beyond the walls of a treatment center. Whether you undergo professional treatment or attempt to white-knuckle your sobriety, you’ll have to transition back into your everyday life.
Recovery from substance abuse and addiction is a journey that extends far beyond the walls of a treatment center. Whether you undergo professional treatment or attempt to white-knuckle your sobriety, you’ll have to transition back into your everyday life.
Mindfulness, an ancient practice with modern applications, offers a powerful set of tools for managing OCD symptoms. In this article, we’ll explore how mindfulness can become a vital part of your recovery journey.
Our spontaneous addictive urges are sometimes subtle, and yet at times they come crashing down like tidal waves, threatening to sweep us away into old patterns and behaviors. But what if I told you there’s a way to ride these waves without getting pulled under? That’s where urge surfing comes in.
Mindfulness is simply a regular practice that allows individuals to cultivate awareness, manage emotions, and build resilience – all vital skills for a lasting recovery.
Obsessive thoughts can feel like a relentless cycle, particularly for those battling addiction. These intrusive ideas repeat endlessly, often fueling the very behaviors you’re trying to change. Mindfulness and meditation offer practical tools to help you step back from obsessive thinking and build a stronger foundation for recovery.
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