Growth from Darkness

Oversleeping can be a trauma response, such as post-traumatic hypersomnia, which is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People with PTSD may experience hypersomnia, which is when they feel tired even after getting enough sleep.

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Restlessness can have major consequences, both mentally and physically. Constant stress can make people more susceptible to diseases and disorders, and can lead to poor sleep and daytime functioning. Over time, this tension and stress can cause people to become overworked or even burn out.

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Flashbacks are a common way people relive traumatic events. They're not just memories, but intense experiences that make you feel like you're going through the trauma again in the present moment. This can be very upsetting and frightening.

Here's a breakdown of flashbacks as a trauma response:

Flashbacks are a normal response to trauma, but they can be disruptive and scary. If you're experiencing flas...

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The inability to sleep (when it's caused by a trauma reaction can have long lasting effects. In this episode we'll cover what some of the symptoms might be, and toward the end I promise to leave a series of questions that a professional looking to help you might ask.

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What an EXCITING episode! Hrisanthi and Amanda are quickly approaching one year of friendship AND podcasting together! This episode is all about recapping what we’ve learned over the past year, and how our lives have dually and monumentally changed because of the work we’re doing. We’ll recap some of our favorite funny moments (remember that road rage incident) and genuinely just have a great time being what and who we are at our c...

A trauma-related nightmare is different from normal nightmares in that it is directly linked to a traumatic event or experience. Trauma-related nightmares are often recurring, distressing, and vivid dreams that involve reliving or symbolically representing aspects of the traumatic event. We've both experienced these, have you?

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A trauma-related nightmare is different from normal nightmares in that it is directly linked to a traumatic event or experience. Trauma-related nightmares are often recurring, distressing, and vivid dreams that involve reliving or symbolically representing aspects of the traumatic event. We've both experienced these, have you? We do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways: -...

Depression is a common reaction to trauma. It can occur immediately after a traumatic event, or it can develop weeks, months, or even years later. In this episode we're going to explore more about what it is, what the long term consequences are of not facing it down, and how to fight back against it. 

The trauma reaction of depression can vary from person to person. Some common symptoms include:

• Feeling sad, hopeless...

One way that trauma can lead to anxiety is by altering the way the brain processes fear. When we experience a traumatic event, our brain's fear center, the amygdala, becomes more sensitive. This means that we are more likely to experience fear and anxiety in response to even minor threats.

Another way that trauma can lead to anxiety is by creating a sense of hypervigilance. People who have experienced trauma may be constantly o...