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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
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Scaer, R. (2014). The body bears the burden: Trauma, dissociation, and disease. New York, NY: Routledge.
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