The good news is that the brain is neuroplastic, meaning healing and recovery are absolutely possible with proper treatment, like trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, somatic experiencing, or even newer approaches like neurofeedback.
Default Mode Network (DMN)
•Effect: Disrupted connectivity
•Impact: The DMN is involved in self-referential thought and rest-state mental activity. In PTSD, disruptions here can contribute to intrusive thoughts, dissociation, and a fragmented sense of self.
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) has profound effects on the brain, both structurally and functionally.
Here’s a breakdown of the main areas impacted:
Dysregulation of Stress Hormones
•Cortisol & Norepinephrine: These are often dysregulated in PTSD. Norepinephrine may be elevated, fueling hyperarousal and insomnia, while cortisol, the hormone that helps shut down the stress response, may be blunted or irregular.
Day Two:
I am speaking Ephesians 2:10 over my life:
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”