Author: Christine F. RN
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By Christine Fryatt, RN, FMP-BC Most people have heard about “stress” and how it makes us feel. But it’s also important to know how stress affects our bodies. When we have stress for a long time, it can make us feel worried, tired, and like things are just too much. Some people can handle a…
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By Christine Fryatt, RN, FMP-BC Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that affects not only the brain but also the entire nervous system. People diagnosed with PTSD often report feeling disconnected from their bodies, remaining on high alert, and being unable to relax even in a safe environment. Customary approaches to PTSD, such as…
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By Christine Fryatt, RN, FMP-BC You’ve hit a wall. Not the kind you push through with an extra cup of coffee and a good night’s sleep. The type where you wake up already exhausted, drag yourself through the day running on fumes, and collapse into bed only to stare at the ceiling, wondering why your…
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By Christine Fryatt, RN, FMP-BC You’re exhausted in a way that sleep doesn’t fix. You’re anxious for no reason you can name. Your stomach is a disaster — bloated, unpredictable, uncomfortable — and yet every lab panel comes back “normal.” Your doctor is not concerned. You, however, are very much. If this sounds familiar, you’re…