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The Search for Memory: From Brain Tissue to Extracorporeal Fields and the Hive Mind
Introduction: The Great Memory Puzzle For more than a century, neuroscience has been chasing memory like a mirage. We can measure its traces, manipulate its correlates, even describe the molecular changes that accompany learning, but no one has ever pulled a memory out of a neuron and said, “Here it is.” This puzzle has haunted…
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Could Emotional Memory Images Disturb Sleep and Drive Pain?
Sleep is one of the most vital physiological processes human beings undertake, playing a crucial role in physical and mental health, cognitive function, and immune regulation[i]. The quality and quantity of sleep significantly impact overall well-being, yet many individuals struggle with sleep disturbances, often without understanding the underlying cause. Those with mental health conditions such…
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The Metaphor Cure – How Language Can Heal What Medicine Can’t
If pain had a voice, it wouldn’t be clinical. It wouldn’t speak in milligrams or MRI scans. It would whisper, roar, curl up in corners, or dance like rain across your skin. And that’s why metaphor matters, because pain doesn’t speak science. It tells a story. In the past century, we’ve seen the rise of…
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Unravelling the Noose of Silence: Navigating Fear, Family Secrets and Family Rules
One of my favourite quotes from the soon-to-be-released Family Rules, a peer-reviewed article. Prof. Mark Johnson and I delve into how a dysfunctional paternal system can generate long-lasting pain and other chronic disorders. The quote talks about what happens when the child sees or hears something that the parent wishes they hadn’t. It then captures…
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First-Time Emotional Experiences: Why They Are So Difficult to Clear
First-Time Emotional Experiences: Why They Are So Difficult to Clear Have you ever experienced a traumatic or emotionally charged event that has lingered with you for days, months, or even years? Perhaps it was a breakup, a death in the family, or a particularly traumatic moment. For many people, these types of experiences can be…
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How Can You Forget In Order To Forgive?
The Family Rules Around Forgiveness Are you holding a grudge or still blaming someone for something that happened years ago? If you just answered “Yes” and you don’t want to do anything about it, this quote is for you, then please stop reading. “Anger: an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in…
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9 Ways to Spot a Narcissist
1. How to Spot a Narcissistic Personality Disorder: What exactly is a narcissist personality disorder? The Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental disorders lists it as a personality disorder and that there are nine signs to look for but what exactly is a narcissist? It is a person with a narcissistic personality disorder can often…
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