Welcome back to the newsletter. I'm really excited to share this with you guys because this is one of the underrated concepts in mental health.

Inspired by the book The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, this book talks about how people with PTSD experience trauma even years after a traumatic event. Through the stories of different victims, Bessel uses both scientific and philosophical approaches to explain the complex neurobiology and connection between the human brain, mind, and body. He also provides useful guidance for both specialists and the general public.

In life, everyone faces some sort of trauma—some may have very minor traumas, and others, very major ones. Let me ask you to think about the traumas you’ve gone through in your life so far. Do you have any forgotten trauma? Sometimes, when trauma happens, we tend to forget it until something triggers it again. It doesn’t disappear; it stays in your body like an old scar that doesn’t need treatment anymore. But every time someone triggers it (like asking about the scar), the trauma can come back in an unexpected way that can really shake you up.

💡 The body is the key to access our soul.

The irony here is that old trauma stored in our body can open unnecessary doors that don’t need to be opened.

This is a kind of disorder (not a disease). A traumatic event that happened a long time ago can still bring back the same pain, stress, and anxiety whenever it gets triggered. This causes big changes in the body, like increasing blood pressure, heart rate, etc. It affects our daily lives through personality changes, depression, social disconnection, poor sleep, flashbacks, and nightmares.

I don’t want this newsletter to sound like a neuroscience article. I just wanted to share this with you all. But if you’re interested to know more, you can check out this article and read the book The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.

Expressive therapies, like language, art, music, and dance, can help people find their identity and a meaningful purpose in life. Most importantly, rebuilding attachment bonds with family and friends can give a sense of security and help us feel supported when facing life’s challenges.

Thanks for your support.

See you next week 😊