Re: sugar crash = PTSD trigger? !
In Response To: sugar crash = PTSD trigger? ! ()
: Ok so I had some pretty awful stuff
: going on in my family when I was a
: kiddo. And I struggle with a
: version of post traumatic stress
: disorder. A key to living
: successfully with this is to
: identify events/situations that
: call up those flashbacks so you
: can avoid those triggers or at
: least be prepared and aware.
: Now I m starting to think that rotten
: food days are setting me up for
: some of these unexplained
: emotional flashbacks. Is this
: possible?
: - Gretchen
Gretchen,
activation of PTSD memories is biochemical. and yes, rotten food days can mess with it.
Rather than trying to avoid triggers, what about simply focusing on getting steady with the food? it will have a HUGE impact on yourPTSD.
kathleen