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Mind Pilot Episode 45

Join Dr. Janet Price, Sharps from Mind Pilot, as she delves into the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the lives of first responders and veterans. In this insightful episode, Dr. Price explains the concept of 'day intrusions'—unexpected memories of traumatic events that can disrupt daily life. She offers expert advice on identifying triggers, understanding the brain's need for closure, and employing practical techniques like visualization and positive self-talk to process past events. This discussion is a must-listen for those seeking to understand and overcome the lingering impacts of trauma, ensuring that your mind gets the care it deserves. Whether you're dealing with PTSD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into achieving mental peace and closure.

Topics Covered

• UNDERSTANDING PTSD: Dr. Janet Price, Sharps explains the psychological basis for classifying PTSD and why it's considered a disorder due to symptom clusters causing distress.
• THE PHENOMENON OF DAY INTRUSIONS: An exploration into how unprocessed traumatic events can resurface unexpectedly in daily life for first responders and military personnel, disrupting the present with past experiences.
• IDENTIFYING AND DEALING WITH TRIGGERS: Insightful strategies for recognizing and understanding what triggers day intrusions, and how to address them to achieve closure.
• TECHNIQUES FOR CLOSURE: Practical advice on using visualization, addressing negative self-talk, and the concept of 'closure' to help the brain process and put to rest traumatic memories.