Technique d’identification des Peurs Inconscientes, aka TIPI

The rejection from the drug trial at the Veterans Hospital was disappointing to say the least. I was tired of being foggy-headed all the time, being irrationally irritable, and having trouble prioritizing and following instructions. And I wanted to be able to go back to work full-time without anxiety. Little did I know how TIPI would … Continue readingTechnique d’identification des Peurs Inconscientes, aka TIPI

Returning to the Old Normal

In January, I learned a technique known in Europe as TIPI. It’s a form of somatic therapy that is claimed to permanently remove the ill effects of emotional difficulties. Because of my immediate positive response to the technique and understanding of how it works (thanks to experiencing PTSD), the Director of the TIPI not-for-profit here … Continue readingReturning to the Old Normal

How to Prevent Intrusive Thoughts

A catch-22 of PTSD is that one can be so disabled by symptoms that it seems impossible to change the cycle. But it’s not impossible. The intrusive thoughts of PTSD begin a person’s descent into withdrawal, hypervigilance, and avoidance. But they can be stopped. Stop the PTSD Cycle Find something purposeful to do. There are … Continue readingHow to Prevent Intrusive Thoughts