philosophy and grey matter

[Monkish1]

I have been reading the exceptional book The Body Keeps the Score, about the effects of trauma, real or imagined, and lately made an observation. Why is it that certain risky, yet normal, activities empower some while traumatizing others. Is a person with SA slowly becoming a victim to a subtle form of PTSD simply by living each day with fear, reinforcing detrimental relationships or neural circuitry. Over time, does life traumatize us all? Why are children with SA so different?

Thoughts? Too much?

 

[S_Spartan]

I have been reading the exceptional book The Body Keeps the Score, about the effects of trauma, real or imagined, and lately made an observation. Why is it that certain risky, yet normal, activities empower some while traumatizing others. Is a person with SA slowly becoming a victim to a subtle form of PTSD simply by living each day with fear, reinforcing detrimental relationships or neural circuitry. Over time, does life traumatize us all? Why are children with SA so different?

Thoughts? Too much?

I do believe that repeated bad luck can traumatize a person to become risk adverse and that good luck can propel a person toward even more good luck.

It's my opinion that people who are empowered by risky activities probably haven't experienced as many bad situations and are more likely to feel invincible.

 

[Monkish1]

Very interesting. Luck, it seems, does keep some thrill seekers from traumatic damage, while a very cautious person may endure terrible trauma due to bad luck. A compelling answer.

Perhaps the very nature of life is metaphorically similar to the lure of a casino--you can have a run of luck, but their is always a man behind the curtains. Trauma opens those curtains, exposing reality, and they can be difficult to shut again.

 

[SoScared]

I have been reading the exceptional book The Body Keeps the Score, about the effects of trauma, real or imagined, and lately made an observation. Why is it that certain risky, yet normal, activities empower some while traumatizing others. Is a person with SA slowly becoming a victim to a subtle form of PTSD simply by living each day with fear, reinforcing detrimental relationships or neural circuitry. Over time, does life traumatize us all? Why are children with SA so different?

Thoughts? Too much?

Great book recommendation.

“Childhood neglect can prime individuals to be on high alert, their bodies tuned to fight or flight”

I actually believe that now I'm finally overcoming this constant flight/fright.

 

[Deco]

I like this guy's channel on YouTube Spartan Life Coach. He has an interesting take on overcoming narcissistic and other types of emotional abuse.
https://www.youtube.com/user/SPARTANLIFECOACH/videos

One of the main reasons I stopped posting in some forums, and I avoid FB as much as I can and nowadays I tend to be more reserved at work is because of so many trolls online and workspace bullying.

And I agree, sometimes meeting the right people and starting friendships feels taking chances with lottery.