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Transgenerational trauma, the inevitable consequence of war
Traumatic events such as conflict and war generate transgenerational trauma and affect individuals, families and the society in many different ways, both directly and indirectly. Transgenerational traumatology is a rapidly evolving field of psychology that has attracted significant attention in recent years and seeks to find solutions to overcome the effects of trauma. Research on transgenerational trauma began in the 1960s in the context of Holocaust survivors. Since then, scientists have struggled to understand the long-term impact – psychological, social and cultural – that violent conflicts have, not only on the individual but also on his family and society as a whole. Intergenerational trauma theories emphasize the fact that trauma is not limited to individuals who experience and witness…
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Can you die from a panic attack?
I have often encountered this question and fear in my private practice. When we experience a panic attack in its entire splendor, we may feel that we are on the verge of giving up, we feel like we are going to die. Our heart is pounding, our breathing is heavy, and it makes us dizzy and sweaty. All these symptoms can lead us to think of the possibility of a serious medical problem that could endanger our live. With the thought that we could die, the conditions intensify, which strengthens even more the fear of dying. So can you die from a panic attack? The answer is a short one: NO, you don’t die from a panic…
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You have problems? Do not worry, it’s something good!
Our biggest problem is that we think we should not have any problems. We believe that a good life is one without problems. Well, a life without problems is nonexistent! There is no such thing as life without problems! How would we evolve, how would we grow, how would we develop on different levels if we have no problems? The seed that sprouts in the earth must make an effort to get out of it in the form of a plant. The chicken must make an effort to get out of the shell. The caterpillar undergoes a profound transformation until it becomes a butterfly. Effort is needed to evolve. And,…
