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Talking about trauma doesn’t always help. Brain scans show one reason why
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Brain imaging research reveals why talking about trauma may not always be effective for PTSD treatment; the condition involves complex neurological patterns including intrusive memories, negative self-beliefs, and emotional dysregulation that simple exposure-based discussion may not address.
Talking about trauma doesn’t always help. Brain scans show one reason why
After trauma, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can involve intrusive nightmares, flashbacks and physical reactions when reminded of the traumatic event, such as a racing heart or difficulty breathing.
Some people with PTSD also develop profoundly negative beliefs about themselves – intense shame, guilt and even feeling responsible for what happened.
For example, someone who experienced a violent assault may believe they somehow deserved t
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