Years ago when my physical symptoms of chronic fatigue were much more severe and I had difficulty taking a shower, walking, or running errands due to pervasive exhaustion, I frequently had periods of time when I thought I was feeling "normal" and emotionally regulated but was actually disconnected from underlying feelings of grief, fear or anger. It was from healing through somatic trauma therapy sessions, and insights I gained as a result of my husband David's awareness and gentle comments t...| Chronic Illness Trauma Studies
This was a moving podcast for me. One of host Sucandra’s questions took me to a vulnerable place I haven’t shared in public before and I cried as I felt the grief of a caregiving experience I’m having this year (starts at 29:06 minutes). You can download the transcript for this podcast at the bottom of this summary. Sucandra asks whether there are trauma links to leading causes of death such as heart disease and cancer. Continue reading An Unexpected Approach for Triggers and Anger in C...| Chronic Illness Trauma Studies