Author: tmariem

An Unspeakable Horror

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Traumatic flashback or stroke? In her book, “Trauma and Recovery”, Dr. Judith Herman writes that, “remembering and telling the truth are two essential steps in the process of recovery”. Yet the neurobiological impact on the brain makes it nearly impossible for an individual to speak during or after the effects of a traumatic flashback. The […]

“The Effects of Untreated Trauma” Live from a Hospital Bed.

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Trauma that goes untreated, festers like an undiagnosed infection. Trauma goes unseen to the naked eye, unlike the common misconception in which mental illnesses are aligned with a physical disability, trauma can appear deep within the societal presentation of “normal”. The American Psychological Association defines trauma as an emotional response to a terrible event like […]