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Explains how psychological trauma can physically change the brain’s structure and chemistry. Trauma can make the amygdala hyperactive, heightening alertness; reduce activity in the prefrontal cortex, impairing rational thinking; and shrink the hippocampus, which affects memory.
It also describes common consequences, including dissociation and being caught in a trauma loop characterized by fight, flight, or freeze responses.
Importantly, the passage emphasizes a hopeful perspective: the brain’s neuroplasticity allows for recovery through strategies such as mindfulness, physical movement, safe relationships, creative expression, and professional therapy.
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It also describes common consequences, including dissociation and being caught in a trauma loop characterized by fight, flight, or freeze responses.
Importantly, the passage emphasizes a hopeful perspective: the brain’s neuroplasticity allows for recovery through strategies such as mindfulness, physical movement, safe relationships, creative expression, and professional therapy.
You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
https://linktr.ee/life_notes
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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