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method to help us Veterans recover from and/or manage Traumatic Brain Injuries, amputations, and PTSD. It is my personal mission to assist with the growth of the “Heroes in Motion” initiative with PTSD specifically, and will continue to reach out to as many Veterans as I can to help them find relief from their suffering by connecting their breath with the body. No matter your choice on how to manage your PTSD, I think it is wise for all of us to find things that help us create new neural pathways (learn new things), improve our self-esteem, calm our minds/bodies, help us cope, and interact with others. This has been an excellent recipe for me in managing my mental health and is a long-term solution.
References
Graham, K. (2017, August 29). Exercise to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. [Web log post]. ACE fitness lifestyle blog. Retrieved from https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6537/exercise-to- reduce-symptoms-of-anxiety-and-depression
Scaer, R. (2014). The body bears the burden: Trauma, dissociation, and disease. New York, NY: Routledge.
Natour, J., Cazotti, L., Ribieriro, L., Baptista, A., Jones, A. (2015). Pilates improves pain, function and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 29(1), 59-68.
Meltzer-Brody, S., Leserman, J., Zolnoun, D., Steege, J., Green, E., Teich, A. (2007). Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder in women with chronic pelvic pain. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 109(4), 902-908.
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