by debra | Mar 11, 2022 | Personal Healing, Trauma & Anxiety
Back in high school, a teacher reprimanded me for something trivial. His tone of voice, pointed energy, and air of authority created a reaction within me. Immediately my heart lurched, panic set in, and my stomach sank. Then I had the sensation of standing outside my...
by debra | Mar 11, 2022 | Trauma & Anxiety
One recent morning, I was walking with a friend at Steinke Basin. We were so engrossed in our conversation I lost track of my surroundings. A rock jutting up from the trail tripped me, and I began to fall in slow motion. At first I thought I would regain my balance,...
by debra | Mar 10, 2022 | Spirituality, Trauma & Anxiety
I am what is known in the medical world as a “hard stick.” My veins wiggle ahead of the needle, so starting an IV and getting blood draws for labwork can be problematic. I deal with medical trauma because of this. About a year ago, I was at the hospital being prepped...
by debra | Mar 10, 2022 | Trauma & Anxiety
I recently committed to co-facilitating a one-day class on managing anxiety with my friend and colleague Mo. Since then, I’ve been taken on a scenic tour through my own anxiety. I’ve been aware that this is related to the class – I’m getting a chance to directly...
by debra | Jan 30, 2022 | Personal Healing, Trauma & Anxiety
Social engagement is a powerful tool in working through trauma. We might schedule an appointment with a therapist and ask them to witness. We might reach out to a trusted friend and share. We might ask a loved one to hold us. Being around another human who is steady...
