Many adult maladaptive behaviors can be seen today from unhealed childhood trauma or tragedies. Often negative behaviors result from triggers from previous negative experiences & often painful memories; like PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). We cannot change past experiences but we can learn to manage them so they no longer define or limit us. Recent Studies including brain imagining (PET and SPECT scans) have identified that physical and/or psychological abuse/traumas have measurable changes upon the brain (200,000 scan results to date). In one study by Dr Daniel Amen MD, double board certified psychiatrist, professor and researcher on brain injuries including but not limited to physical traumatic brain injuries for the NFL for post concussions injuries. He is an author of over 30 books and recognized 12x on The New York Times Best Selling author list. His education at Vanguard, the University of Southern California and experiences at Walter Reed & Tripler Army Medical Centers demonstrate the variety of his level of expertise giving hope to many to take control of their lives.
Some symptoms seen may include;
. - Emotional;anxiety, depression,bipolar disorder
- -Behavioral challenges like addictions, weight control, or anger-management issues.
- -Cognitive problems such as memory issues, Alzheimer’s Disease, and dementia.
- -Learning challenges like Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), also called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The GOOD NEWS…..It is treatable.. Controlling the “ANTs” (automatic negative thoughts), journalling, exercise, dietary habits and shifting lifestyles to healthy ones as well as starting and ending your day with positive thoughts about your day. Empowering YOU to Live your BEST Life yet.
His Amen clinics also note they specialize in innovative approaches for managing childhood, adolescent and adults in healing emotional, behavioral, learning, cognitive and weight issues in the 10 clinics across the USA. https://www.amenclinics.com/about-us/
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