BRUSH off – feelings of OSTRACISM
Humans have a need for belonging and social attachment. Social support buffers feelings of depression as well as physical pain. Some people however, had parents that never cuddles them, and…
When I see BLOOD – I can’t keep FEAR at bay
A colleague talking about a silly accident they had - cut their finger or broke their toe - and I feel the fear creeping up inside of me. If I…
COLD showers – evidence shows it helps
Cold showers don’t sound more appealing to me as they do to the next man. But I had come across the advice to take a daily cold shower several times…
BOND with a DOG – if your parents wouldn’t be there for you
All our dogs are a bit dim - We used to joke at home. No dogs my parents ever owned would obey or be able to simply fetch a ball.…
I prefer English – Do I HATE my native language?
Meditations are one of the best ways to counteract post traumatic stress, however I noticed that when I put on a guided meditation in my native language opposed to English,…
Brain -to- Gut & THE OTHER WAY AROUND
You can tell something is wrong without knowing it Nerves can cause you stomach pain - That is something most of us can attest to. Also it fits in well…