Saving life in a war zone. Stories
Everything written in these pages is based on personal experience. Overall, this is the way I remember what happened. And everything, of course, is based on actual events. Unfortunately. “Did you save
Combat PTSD and anxiety and how to deal with it
What is an anxiety disorder? Anxiety disorders are a collective term for conditions characterized by anxiety or fear. Anxiety is often accompanied by symptoms such as irritability, sadness, fatigue, headache,
How to travel successfully with combat PTSD
(Or how to be prepared) Having PTSD will in many cases be disruptive when it comes to having a normal life. Many people have problems with sleep and nightmares. Poor
How to dress properly and enjoy winter training
A good rule when dressing for the cold is to choose several thin layers of clothing – no matter what outdoor activity you are going to do. It provides air
Why do Runners have more injuries in the winter?
It’s winter in Norway. A perfectly normal day in February gives a temperature of -10 degrees Celsius (14 Fahrenheit) What challenges does this give you who love to run? (10
Jogging in the winter. Tips to improve dramatically and enjoy running
A typical weather situation in Norway during the winter is temperatures below zero (Below zero Celsius and below 30 Fahrenheit) It can easely be around minus 10 degrees Celsius in
Crossroads of my life – Three different religious ceremonies
Regardless of whether one is deeply religious or a convinced agnostic – life still gives us the opportunity to witness or participate in religious ceremonies. For me, this meant the
How a lawsuit against MoD (Ministry of defence) saved my life
Okay, so I’ve mentioned Lebanon a couple of times. And maybe you have realized that I had a bit of a battle with FD ( Ministry of Defense ) as
How to cure chronic PTSD with psychedelic medicine
10 minutes read on how two «former» illegal drugs can be a lifechanging medicine for those with severe PTSD A severe chronic PTSD diagnosis can be difficult to recover from.
Sleeping Problems when you have PTSD and how to cure it.
An acute stress disorder occurs immediately after a dramatic event and typical symptoms are intense anger, frustration and sadness. The events can trigger feelings of intense fear, helplessness, fear or
Can PTSD be better with physical training?
The short answer is yes. (And in the following I will explain why.) Low levels of exercise among people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may explain why many with PTSD
The most amazing paradoxes in life
The web is full of paradoxes. We have all heard about “20 paradoxes that changed my life, 10 mind blowing paradoxes that literally blew my mind, 15 spooky paradoxes…” You
How to cure sexual dysfunction, ED, among veterans with PTSD?
Is it possible to get better or even cure it? The answer is yes, but first lets go into some aspects of the diagnosis. Table of content What is ED?
How to do everything you want in just 5 minutes. Write a book, run a marathon or create a business
The solution to millions of years of evolution is a clock that counts down from five minutes. You’ve probably heard of the five-minute rule. And if you’ve heard of it,
How to Treat And Understand PTSD After War
After the war I had my first experience as a psychologist with PTSD at a psychiatric clinic in Trondheim, Norway at the end of the 1960’s. We had men admitted
Refugees in Moria and at the beaches of Lesvos
… On a beach outside the town of Mytilíni, Lesvos at 0030 February 22, 2016. I stand with my binoculars and look at a low, dark line on the horizon.
Saving life in a war zone
Intersection outside Ebel Es Saqi We had been out in AO to look at a “claim” – an insurance claim. Many of the residents demanded compensation for incidents they believed
10 proven and simple ways to write a bestseller
Are you a writer? It is strange how much faith we put in the fact that others can do this better. That everyone else knows how to do things –
The pigfarmer, mass murderer and a old Kawasaki Z900
The straight, forward massmurder Sometimes I wish that writing did not lead to the violent involvement in every single role I create in the book. If I am basically going
Are we under surveillance? The eye in the sky
or how the government keeps an eye on you This is not a political blog. Far from it. But it may interest on you how «they» eavesdrop into your everyday