I Came Home From the War and Never Unpacked the "Bags" of My Trauma
That was a terrible mistake.
Here's an overview of my experience with PTSD from the Iraq War, and answers to questions I received in a letter from a fellow sufferer.
It’s an episode from season 1, with a new introduction. In the episode, I talk about the great work done on trauma recovery by Dr. Gabor Maté, but I’m pretty sure I called him “Gabriel” in my 3 am- coffee-deprived state!
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- (00:02) - A Sunday Release for Unresolved Trauma
- (01:20) - Book launch amidst chaos and COVID-19
- (03:38) - The significance of trauma and its treatment
- (07:34) - Personal experience with trauma and PTSD in war
- (10:21) - The Impact of Iraq: Avoiding the Veteran Community
- (13:02) - Changing Minds: Self-Brain Surgery and Neuroscience
- (18:00) - Helplessness in the Face of Grief and Mortar Attacks
- (19:45) - Validating Feelings and the Power of Sharing Experiences
- (21:28) - God is Close to the Brokenhearted
- (23:47) - God's Preparation for War in Unexpected Ways
- (24:39) - Unpacking the weight of past trauma
- (28:02) - Understanding the symptoms and effects of PTSD
- (32:58) - The Dangers of Anger in PTSD
- (36:17) - Managing Anger and Seeking Help
- (38:37) - Taking Control and Finding Support to Overcome PTSD
- (41:24) - Embracing Hope and Possibility
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