Going beyond your comfort zone Exposing oneself to discomfort, pushing the boundaries, going beyond the comfort zone are all expressions of showing courage, of being brave. But what is courage, what does it mean to be brave? It is true what is said that courage is to expect discomfort in exchange for a great personal …
My own personal anxiety In several blog posts I have described PTSD and GAD, general anxiety disorder. And I have really been general. Today I want to write about my personal anxiety. The one I feel when I have my days where I’m not at my best. I am reasonably good at telling about other …
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Are you having nightmares (without knowing it?) I am one of the lucky ones who was never affected by what I dreamed of at night. Of course, I have had dreams. Pretty much always the same dream. I am on the run. Always. Solution-oriented as I am (I hope) I always had a way out. …
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Many people with PTSD describe everyday life like having a brain fog. Veterans who experience brain fog think they are alone with it. Some are afraid that it is Alzheimer, others have lived with it for so long that they consider it normal. Brain fog comes from the fact that there are many processes …
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, numbness in the hands and feet, muscle aches, tremors and twitching, difficulty breathing, sweating, difficulty concentrating and sleep problems. Some forms of anxiety are associated …
(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 appetite, fatigue and lack of energy are other very common symptoms. Memory and ability to concentrate are significantly impaired, and many begin to isolate themselves …
A short note on anxiety. In due time, you might say, given what is happening in the world. If you experience life a bit like me these days – the news gives me flashbacks to thing I would prefer were forgotten. In other words – you may not have your best days right now. As …
You have a voice in your head. And that’s perfectly normal. (If you actually hear voices in your head, then it is not normal and you should talk to your doctor.) But I’m talking about your inner voice. The one who right now says: “What inner voice?” I’m talking about the inner dialogues you have …
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