[This=
is the introduction to a good article on ‘Mind and Body’ by Dr=
=2E Stephanie Tyjeski who has a clinic with offices in both Beaver Dam and =
Watertown. The link to the entire article (about a 10-minute read} is very =
helpful. As many know, I’ve been learning this lesson the hard way af=
ter 51 years in full-time ministry having a total emotional and physical co=
llapse, PTSD is real for those of us who were never in combat – Pasto=
ral Traumatic Stress Disorder]
This Febr=
uary, as store windows fill with red roses and heart-shaped boxes, we are c=
onstantly reminded to celebrate our relationships with others. But there is=
one relationship that dictates the quality of every moment of your life, y=
et it rarely gets a Valentine: the relationship between your brain and your=
body.
We often treat our minds and bodi=
es as if they live in different ZIP codes. We carry stress in our minds and=
expect our bodies to just "keep up." However, your nervous syste=
m—the vast communication network housed within your spine—is th=
e bridge between the two. When that bridge is under tension, it’s not=
just your back that suffers; your mental health often pays the price. Unde=
rstanding this mind–body connection invites us to care for ourselves =
more compassionately, choosing healing approaches that feel gentle, support=
ive, and whole.
Stress activates the ner=
vous system’s fight-or-flight response, releasing cortisol and adrena=
line. When this response stays “on” for too long—common d=
uring the winter months—it can disrupt emotional regulation and menta=
l clarity . . .
From Winter Blues, To Better Moods In Beav=
er Dam WI
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Dr Bob Griffin
[email protected] www.grif.net
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Continu=
e steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
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ee.www.avast.com
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