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Chapter 14: Language: Miracle and Tyranny. This chapter focuses on the complexity of trauma and the role of language in its processing. The difficulty of articulating the effects of traumatic events highlights the limitations of traditional therapies like psychoanalysis and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Many individuals, especially those recovering from trauma such as the September 11 attacks, have found more effective relief from non-verbal therapies like acupuncture, massage, yoga, and EMDR (Eye…-
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Acknowledgments in Outlive provides readers with a heartfelt and behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative effort and personal resilience that helped bring the book to life. Originally placed on hold in early 2020 due to setbacks with the manuscript submission, the project faced considerable obstacles when the authors were let down by their book agent and publisher. However, Michael Ovitz’s timely intervention became a pivotal moment, helping revitalize the project and enabling it to move forward.…-
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Chapter VIII encourages readers to embrace a practice often neglected in a world preoccupied with speed—deep self-reflection. While most people accept that physical and mental training require effort, they seldom apply the same discipline to knowing their inner selves. Yet, the mind, like any instrument, demands tuning through consistent and intentional thought. Just as a pianist masters scales before performing a symphony, a person must learn to quiet distractions and focus inwardly before achieving…-
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NOTES PROLOGUE 1. V. Felitti, et al. “Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 14, no. 4 (1998): 245–58. CHAPTER 1: LESSONS FROM VIETNAM VETERANS 1. A. Kardiner, The Traumatic Neuroses of War (New York: P. Hoeber, 1941). Later I discovered that numerous textbooks on war trauma were published around both the First and Second…-
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Chapter 4: Running for Your Life: The Anatomy of Survival. Survival is the core function of the human brain, and understanding the mechanisms behind how it protects us during times of danger is vital to understanding trauma. The brain operates with intricate systems designed to ensure our protection in life-threatening situations, triggering automatic responses that prioritize safety. From the moment danger is sensed, the brain activates a series of responses to help us react appropriately, often before we…
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Chapter 1 introduces the central theme of longevity by exploring the deeply personal experiences of a physician who has witnessed death in its various forms, shaping his understanding of medicine and aging. The author recalls a pivotal moment during medical school when he encountered patient death for the first time, an experience that profoundly impacted his perspective on healthcare. This moment, followed by years of seeing both acute and chronic deaths during his residency at Johns Hopkins, led him to…
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Chapter 15: Letting Go of the Past: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals process and release trauma that continues to impact their present lives. It works by using bilateral stimulation, often through eye movements, to access traumatic memories, and encourage the brain to reframe them. The process helps to integrate these memories in a way that allows individuals to view their trauma as something that happened in the past, rather than…
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Chapter IX explores how genuine interest in the arts can evolve from a casual appreciation into a lifelong source of enrichment. Instead of filling spare hours with unproductive habits or feeling guilty over disinterest in literature, readers are encouraged to broaden their perspectives. Not everyone is naturally drawn to novels or poetry, and that’s acceptable—personal growth can emerge from many kinds of intellectual exploration. The important thing is not the subject, but the intent to engage with…
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INDEX The page numbers in this index refer to the printed version of this book. To find the corresponding locations in the text of this digital version, please use the “search” function on your e-reader. Note that not all terms may be searchable. Page numbers in italics refer to illustrations. abandonment, 140, 141, 150, 179, 301, 304, 327, 340, 350 Abilify, 37, 101, 226 ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study, 85, 144–48, 156, 347, 350–51 acetylcholine, 266 acupressure, 264–65,…-
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Chapter 5: Body-Brain Connections, the intricate relationship between the body and mind has been a subject of scientific study for centuries. Early thinkers like Charles Darwin recognized that emotional expressions were not just mental states but were deeply intertwined with our physical selves. This concept is still valid today, as we understand more about how our bodies react to emotional stimuli and how these reactions shape our overall mental health. Darwin’s observations in The Expression of the…
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