Posts by Astra Sbizzirri
The Vagus Nerve, Trauma & Nervous System Healing
Rewiring Safety From the Inside Out By Astra Sbizzirri – Inner Balance Dynamics 1. Trauma Isn’t Just in the Mind—It’s in the Body When we think about trauma, we often focus on emotional or psychological symptoms. But the truth is—trauma doesn’t just live in the mind. It lives in the body, particularly in our nervous…
Read MoreIt Didn’t Start With Me—But It Can End With Me
Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma and Related Mental Health Struggles By Astra Sbizzirri – Inner Balance Dynamics 1. The Patterns We Carry Sometimes the heaviness we feel doesn’t make sense. We’re triggered by things that seem small. We struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional pain without knowing why. For many of us, especially those…
Read MoreWhen Healing Feels Hard: 5 Ways to Keep Going When You Want to Give Up
By Astra Sbizzirri – Inner Balance Dynamics The Messy Middle Is Real Healing isn’t linear—and anyone who’s walked the path of recovery from mental health challenges, trauma, addiction, or emotional pain knows the truth of that. Some days feel lighter, full of hope and clarity. Others can feel like quicksand—like all your effort is going…
Read MoreThe Healing Power of QiGong: Positive Impact on Trauma and Addiction Recovery
Trauma and addiction often leave lasting imprints on the body, mind, and spirit. Recovery from these deep-rooted issues requires a holistic approach that addresses both physical and emotional healing. One such powerful tool that has gained attention for its transformative effects is Qigong—an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation to cultivate…
Read MoreHow to Practice Cognitive Self-Care and Manage Negative Thinking Patterns
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and negative thinking patterns. Although it is not entirely practical to be positive all of the time due to our daily demands, when negative thinking starts to consume your thought space everyday this is an issue and can negatively impact your life and…
Read MoreHow to Manage and Recover from Dissociative Disorder: 10 Practical Steps
Dissociative disorders are complex mental health conditions that often arise as a response to severe trauma. They involve disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, and perception, making it challenging for individuals to maintain a cohesive sense of self. Managing and recovering from a dissociative disorder requires a comprehensive approach that combines professional treatment, self-care, and practical…
Read MoreThe Link Between Trauma and Dissociative Disorder: What You Need to Know
Understanding Dissociative Disorders and Their Connection to Trauma Dissociative disorders are complex mental health conditions characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory. This disconnection often arises as a coping mechanism in response to severe trauma. In this blog post, we’ll explore what dissociative disorders are, how they relate to trauma, their symptoms,…
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