Trauma Related Brain Damage: Neurotoxicity of Stress
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- Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a counselor (LPC_MHSP) discussing how stress from trauma creates a neurotoxic environment and brain damage. She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com
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Video by Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes on integrative behavioral health approaches including counseling techniques and skills for improving mental health and reducing mental illness.
AllCEUs.com provides multimedia counselor education and CEUs for LPCs, LMHCs, LMFTs and LCSWs as well as addiction counselor precertification training and continuing education on many of the videos on this channel. Unlike other providers like CE4Less, AllCEUs includes a weekly LIVE Stream Webinar with your unlimited continuing education and professional development membership.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Trauma and Glutamate: Understanding the Mechanics
00:05:13 - The Effects of Chronic Stress on the Body
00:11:05 - Glutamatergic Neurotransmission in Trauma and Stress
00:16:39 - Physiological reaction due to disregulation
00:22:18 - Glutamate and its effects on mental health
00:28:12 - Neuroprotective Effects of Gonadal Hormones and Aromatic Compounds
00:34:10 - Targeting the Causes of Hypervigilance
00:40:02 - Cognitive Processing Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
00:45:45 - Different Types of Meditation
00:51:32 - Unknown Topic
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Can we have a video about how to increase dopamin, norepineprine and serotonin naturally with which supplements?About how to get the neurotransmitters in balance?
And about wheter Anti depressants are working or not? If they help also short term or only while intake?
And how to know which AD is the right one NDRIs, SSRIs, MAOs,...
And with which dose to start,
which one may be effective combined.
Which one has which side effects especially if intake is not continued slowly decreased.
And what would you recommend to get the neurotransmitters in balance if sport etc. isn´t helping and there are no ressources for doing it.
TIA 🙏
I'm dealing with a level of stress I can't handle anymore. I need help but as a young blk man & convicted felon I'm hated judged can't get hired barely can identify with life or people. This sucks
I would suggest searching online for groups or organisations that help people in your situation into the workplace and be a way of meeting others in same situation in need of support in getting back into life. Some ideas for jobs u cud train for could be truck drivers or delivery drivers for Amazon. I think being a delivery driver for Amazon could be an idea and I think dey give you a chance. Charitable groups could fund your doing a driving course and getting a license and they would give you a job or character reference too. ❤
In Utah a temp services named Elwood hires people with a record and pays $18/hr to do construction and other labor work. I think they are nationwide. If not, there are services related to NA that can help. I'll pay for you.
Praying for you.
I'm so sorry to hear but empathise as a black female born in the west to African parents. I manage CPTSD so my levels of stress have to be regarded ❤
As far as being a felon, you can serarch online for places that hire felons. You can also work with your workforcedevelopment board. bonds4jobs.com/ www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/local-help.aspx
I think everyone who has survived covid has some level of stress induced neurotoxicity
Thank you for sharing your opinion. Looking forward to seeing you at the premiere
And I agree 💯
Covid? Covid was childs play. I went through childhood abuse for 10 years. Covid was like a holiday where i could stay away from people for once with a good "excuse"...
The past 6 months have been the most stressful for me and I don’t know how to recover- as I’m still going through situational stress. I’m trying to learn as much as I can on how I can take care of myself during this difficult time.
I'm sorry to hear that you're going through a difficult time. It's important to remember that it's okay to feel overwhelmed and that there are strategies you can use to help manage your stress and take care of yourself.
1. Acknowledge Your Feelings and Stressors: Firstly, it's crucial to acknowledge your feelings and the stressors you're facing. When we experience stressors, we need time to regroup and reground. If you're constantly facing stressor after stressor, it can feel like you're being pummeled. Remember, these stressors don't have to be big things. Little things can add up and they add up exponentially.
2. Seek Social Support: Access to social support can be incredibly beneficial. If possible, try to reach out to someone within four hours of a particularly stressful event. This is our primary window because after four hours, people start compartmentalizing it a little bit. Even if you're past this window, reaching out for support is still really good.
3. Plan Ahead: Try to anticipate potential stressors in your environment and plan ahead for how you can best deal with them. This could be anything from planning how to interact with a difficult colleague at work to identifying three positive things in your environment that can help you cope.
4. Practice Self-Care: Make sure to focus on yourself and recharge your battery every day. This could involve low-intensity exercise, which can help reduce cortisol levels, or setting boundaries to protect your energy. Remember to get back to basics, such as showering, eating, and engaging in activities of daily living.
5. Be Compassionate with Yourself: Some days you're just going to feel anxious or overwhelmed. Instead of beating yourself up over it, try to be compassionate. Learn from it, give yourself a break, and acknowledge that it's okay to have a bad day.
6. Stay Mindful: Try to stay mindful and focus on what you can do today to make it a good day. Instead of worrying about what's going to happen, concentrate on the present and what you can control.
Remember, it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Reach out to a mental health professional who can provide guidance and support. You're not alone in this, and there are resources available to help you navigate through this challenging time.
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I’m so glad you included information of supplements / vitamins / etc to help with this. I work in a nutritional store and it’s great to hear about this from you ! I may refer some customers to this video 😁
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and for sharing
As someone with Ehler Danlos, CPTSD , ADHD and other comorbidities this really hits home with current findings such as being 35 with Microvascular brain ischemia.
Oh I also have Chiari Malformation, bilateral carpal tunnel, atopic dermatitis flare-ups, gastroparesis among the other stuff that makes the hyperacusis and hyperhidrosis way worse 😮💨
I've been legitimately looking into substance abuse disorder as self medication for what you are saying in this video. I ran the gambit of substance use over the years to deal with mental emotional physical levels of stress and sensory issues. Once I've started to address this with professionals that listen and validate my diagnosis I've been able to recover and work towards better holistic management.
I am sorry you are struggling with so many things and I appreciate you watching the video
I'm a former Music Major who also took Yoga and it changed my life! I live in California near the beach and Golden Gate Park.
That’s awesome. Thanks for watching the video
Coming into this very late. I will have to watch from the beginning later on.
Thank you for watching the video
absolutely fantastic presentation, very thorough and rational. I can see my levels of stress and health condition will improve, as well as the health of others. Thank you for pulling it all together.
You’re most welcome. Thanks for watching
I was able to treat some of my issues with your help and insights. Doctors did not know how to help. But with understanding my own body I learned a lot. Thank you.
You’re most welcome. I am grateful to be of help. Thank you, for watching videos on the channel and helping me create more content. Please feel free to share the videos you find helpful
You're AWSESOME Dr. Snipes! Cheers!
Thank you!
Much love Dawn! ❤️
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness
Thank-you Doc Snipes
I am always learning something new watching your videos about brain body and recovery 😊.
You’re most welcome. Thank you for watching the video and for being a valuable member of the channel
Could persons who, being hypervigilant to the point of having their cortisol receptors shut down, be almost addicted to feeling these spiked chemicals that they then become desperate to feel something again and start looking and causing issues in their own life to have reason for their body to release a amounts they can feel?
(Like the alcoholic who drinks more to be able to get drunk)
Addiction actually does have many similar effects on the brain as psychological trauma does. And I would agree with your hypothesis about doing something to feel anything.
@DocSnipes I wondered. It seems like a lot of risky and destructive behavioiurs exist within multiple disorders that it might be plausible this might be at least partially why.
(Cheating or promiscuity and drug use comes to mind)
This was abolutely EXCELLENT!
So, so helpful and it will be shared!
Thank you, Dr. Snipes.
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I appreciate your support and sharing.
@@DocSnipes You're very welcome.
I feel so blessed to have been led to you (who pleasantly makes learning complex medical information simple) and your caring, informative channel.
God bless you, Doc Snipes.
This was a revelation! Thx dr!
You’re most welcome. Thank you for watching the video
Thank you!!!🙏♥️
You’re most welcome. I am grateful to be of service and I appreciate you watching the video
Thanks!
Thank you for your support. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🦃🦃🦃
Brilliant donalisa!❤
Thank you for watching the video 😊
Thanks
You’re most welcome. Thanks for watching
Interesting fact from my experiences as a Paramedic with PTSD …. Mental Health is nearly the last domino to fall because “Mental Toughness” is so OVER-DEVELOPED
Thanks for watching the video and for sharing
I have been under a great deal of non stop stress for 4 years. I do have Lupus, hypothyroidism and Adrenal Insufficiency and need help getting normal again. Refused Anti Depressants as they made me foggy although I do take Diazepam for Anxiety which is NECESSARY.
I am sorry you ade going through all that and I appreciate you watching the video
You are likely addicted to the valium unfortunately, hence the "necessary" statement... but then again all addicts feel that way.❤
Ployvagal lens describes this tooand this is very helpful
Thanks for watching
Pls help me. I overstessed! Daily over a life altering traumatic event. I got anxiety and insomnia! It continued for 2 months!! .. im now in depression and continue ruminating 24/7 over this! Coulda shouda wouldas are endless torture !!, My brain might be damaged.!! . im unable to stop. My body health has been suffering too now, Loss of too much weight!! My life is now in danger. 🙏
I think practitioners really need to start to factor in our environmental factors, the Industrial Waste and garbage that they call food I think has a profound effect on people's Health in all ways.
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@@DocSnipes yes ma'am, you are a pioneer and so so helpful to all of us.
@@DocSnipes doc, too, how do you feel about the corrupt racket these psych hospitals are running with addicts and homeless people taken in by the police ?
I have mild autism ptsd adhd anxiety Bpd and other stuff 🙃 But no demetia 😊
Thank you for watching the video and for sharing your experiences. If you have any questions or if there's a specific topic you'd like more information on, feel free to let me know. Your openness contributes to a meaningful conversation.
Are you forgettfull like me??
@BEALWAYSHAPPY266 yes I am but I have a high iq
@@maximinoblas1171 I mean did you forget 1 or 2 month old events and past 3 or 4 days event
@BEALWAYSHAPPY266 no but I misplace stuff sometimes
Ashiatsu massage best approach of all. The trauma is held in the body.
Thanks for watching
Chronic thiamine deficiency is very common...very important for stress
And prevention of Korsakoffs syndrome
Thank you so much for this fantastic and informative video. I can speak for the supplemental minerals and viamin D. It has helped me tremendously with helping regulate my anxiety and helped with my depression as well. Of course therapy along side helped as well. Thank you so much for all your wonderful and helpful videos.
You’re most welcome! I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video
Nice informative video. I have a personal question though. For two years now, I’ve been thinking too much, to the point where my body is extremely fatigued and my brain can’t function properly due to incessant brain fog. Also, I feel a lot of “heat” on the back of my head. Do you think I have sort of caused some permeate damage to my brain after this overly excessive and fatiguing use for 2 years? Have I killed neurons or something (sorry, silly question)? I thought I’d ask you because you’re evidently very knowledgable in neurology, and I will be so so grateful if you can answer my question!
Constant stress does have some neurotoxic effects and increases inflammation in the body, however, you wouldn't likely "feel" it. Neurons regenerate when the stress is reduced. THis article might be helpful theheartandbrain.com/why-does-the-back-of-my-head-feel-hot/ I would also suggest asking a medical doctor.
Im 56yo
I take zero RX drugs so no worry regarding supplement interactions
Thank you for watching and for sharing
Hey, doc, off topic, but have you made videos on fear persuasion? Ex: Take a shower or risk getting mrsa (show them what mrsa looks like), don't smoke, or else you'll lose your teeth and have a serious difficult time with your voice box(show an anti smokers ad with the lady who had a difficult time speaking and functioning), Don't do drugs (and showcase someone who deeply regrets doing drugs), etc.etc
I know this is multi layered and there are reasons why people not shower and resort to cigs and drugs
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@@DocSnipes wow, I didn't know you made an A.I. Chatbot! How long did that take to make?
@DocSnipes I tried to research this on my own but I came up with nothing and thought perhaps you might know? My daughter is 8 years old she has started collecting my hair and calling it her friend hairy.She gets overly upset when I throw out my hair! She does not pull out her own hair and she doesn't pick at her skin could this be an early warning for trich? i'm sorry it's off topic.
It's understandable that you're concerned about your daughter's behavior. However, it's important to remember that children often engage in various behaviors as they explore their world and develop their own unique personalities.
Key Points to Consider:
Understanding Trichotillomania: Trichotillomania is characterized by recurrent hair pulling, resulting in hair loss. It's often accompanied by unsuccessful attempts to stop the behavior and causes clinically significant distress. From your description, your daughter is not pulling out her own hair, which is a key characteristic of trichotillomania.
Children's Behavior: Children often go through phases where they engage in behaviors that may seem unusual to adults. For example, my own daughter went through a phase where she wanted to dye her hair purple. It's important to allow children to explore these phases as long as they are safe.
Stress Response: Sometimes, behaviors such as hair pulling or skin picking can be a response to stress or anxiety. However, your daughter's behavior of collecting your hair doesn't seem to fit this pattern.
Communication: It's crucial to communicate with your daughter about her feelings and behaviors. If she's feeling anxious or stressed, it's important to reassure her that you're there to help keep her safe.
In conclusion, while your daughter's behavior might seem unusual, it doesn't necessarily indicate a problem like trichotillomania. However, if you're still concerned, it might be helpful to consult with a professional who can provide further guidance. Remember, it's important to approach these situations with understanding and patience, allowing your child to express herself in a safe and supportive environment.
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should MSA/Parkinsonism patients avoid MSG in asian food take-out???
It's a common misconception that MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is harmful. In fact, MSG is a flavor enhancer that's been used in cooking for many years. It's also a naturally occurring substance in our bodies and is used to synthesize GABA, a calming hormone.
Key Points to Consider:
MSG and Gut Health: MSG is used by our gut bacteria, specifically lactobacillus and bifidobacterium, to produce GABA. This hormone plays a crucial role in calming our nervous system and reducing anxiety.
MSG and Neurotransmitters: It's important to note that our gut health can significantly impact our mental health. This is because certain gut bacteria are responsible for producing neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters play a crucial role in regulating our mood and cognitive function.
Diet and Neurotransmitters: Our diet can also impact the availability of these neurotransmitters. For instance, consuming a diet rich in green leafy vegetables and grains can provide the building blocks necessary for the formation of these neurotransmitters.
MSG and Parkinson's Disease: While there's no direct evidence linking MSG consumption to Parkinson's disease or Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), it's always important to maintain a balanced diet and consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns.
In conclusion, while MSG is often demonized, it plays a crucial role in our gut health and mental well-being. However, if you or a loved one has Parkinson's disease or MSA, it's always best to consult with a healthcare professional before making any significant changes to your diet.
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i like the plant advice but my sinusitis is like NO.
I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video
Does MSG in food affect glutamate?
Yes, MSG, or monosodium glutamate, does have an impact on glutamate in the body. Here's how:
MSG and Glutamate Production: MSG is a form of the naturally occurring amino acid, glutamate. When consumed, MSG can contribute to the body's glutamate levels.
Glutamate's Role in the Body: Glutamate is the most prevalent excitatory neurotransmitter in the body. It plays a crucial role in various functions, including learning, memory, and alertness.
Glutamate and GABA: Interestingly, glutamate is also used to produce GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter. GABA helps to slow down our bodily functions, such as heart rate and blood pressure, promoting relaxation.
Balance is Key: It's important to maintain a balance of glutamate in the body. Too much glutamate can lead to issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, and even depression. On the other hand, too little glutamate can result in agitation, memory loss, and low energy levels.
MSG and Gut Health: MSG is also used by certain gut bacteria to produce GABA. This highlights the interconnectedness of our diet, gut health, and mental well-being.
In conclusion, while MSG does contribute to the body's glutamate levels, it's important to remember that balance is key. Consuming MSG in moderation as part of a balanced diet should not pose a problem for most individuals. However, if you have specific health concerns, it's always best to consult with a healthcare professional.
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I do not believe that anyone in current world can avoid not being highly stressed. We are facing a very possible world war 3. High inflation and cost of living, etc. If that is not enough. We have very crucial possibly catastrophic issues that our country has not been confronted for several years and during the next year all levels of govermnment (in my opinion) are not doing very well at minimizing these major issues. Myself I am using a gym 3 days a week and have been taking adrenal pills and doing a bit better. but saying those things I still become very stressed very easily. I have little or no confidence in city, state and federal governments in lessening any issues confronting the US now and continuing into the next year. We need a 180 turnaround of our economy and it is not going to happen any time soon.
Thank you for watching the video and for sharing
I have been having a lot of stress for about ten years, cold this be the reason my memory got bad…??
Yes, it could. Thank you for watching the video
on the Behavioral Interventions slide, EMDR is listed. I was thinking that EMDR is pseudoscience...?
Thank you for watching the video. EMDR is a validated therapeutic approach with a substantial body of evidence supporting its efficacy in treating trauma and related conditions. It is not pseudoscience, but rather a technique that has been embraced by many mental health professionals due to its effectiveness and the positive outcomes observed in clients who have undergone EMDR therapy.
thanks Doc I'll look into it more@@DocSnipes
Stress does not damage the brain and kill neurons. Chronic stress and anxiety actually cause a decrease in glutamate actually as acute stress increases glutamate but it is temporary. Also yes some parts of the brain shrink with chronic stress but that is bc other parts of the Brain (like the amygdala) grows, and bc their is limited space in the brain your brain has to trade off certain parts, but these parts of the brain naturally grow and shrink multiple times during your life time, aka neural plasticity. The key parts of your brain stay intact. If it was true that stress damage your brain we would see Ct, mri, pet scans, and fmri of ppl’s brain in their 20’s to 50’s with brain damage from chronic stress and anxiety. Which we don’t see in war veterans and ptsd/trauma victims. We would also see dementia in patients as young as 20-30 more often again in chronic stress and anxiety patients but we don’t. Yes ppl with chronic anxiety and depression for most of their life seem to have an increase chance of having dementia when they are old, but we don’t know if it is correlation or causation. Bc what is mostly base off current 2023 evidence is that depression and anxiety may increase your chance of doing unhealthy behaviors and decrease healthy behaviors that are more likely to cause you dementia. Aka smoking or taking drugs, not exercising, eating well, getting enough sun/vitamin D, and benign social to keep your mind working. Bc again if depression and anxiety cause brain damage we would see it in scans and ppl would have permanent brain damage after a year or so of having anxiety or depression especially if it is severe. The Brian is a muscle, and like our skeletal muscles it grows and shrinks base off our life style. The more I lift things with my arms the bigger and stronger they will be, the more I run the bigger my thighs and calves will be. The less I do exercise the smaller my muscles will be. Same with the brain, the more I study and use my memories and frontal lobe the bigger those regions will be, the more I use my amygdala the bigger it will be. We see this in deaf ppl where their temporal lobe shrinks bc that part of the brain deals with hearing and since deaf ppl have impair hearing they don’t use that part of their brain much so the brain shrinks it and use those resources for other parts of the brain like the frontal and occipital lobe. And again if their was brain damage then why can it be reversed from depression and anxiety. If you treat your depression and anxiety even if you had it for 20 years it can be reversed and you go back to normal. Where actually brain injuries do not, yea you can make new neural pathways but you will still see the damage on scans with dementia patients and ppl that had head traumas
Ok but covid does cause neurodegeneration and covid affects stress so the two are a terrible mix!
What causes large Brain tumors and seizures?
@@MrEthanhines Covid does not cause neurodegeneration, it causes minor inflammation in the brain which surprise surprise a lot of virus do and people are fine a lot of the time. The inflammation for most people go away after a few month and usually 9 months after infection. Meaning so far there is no long term damage to the brain from Covid, as inflammation does not have to cause permanent damage to cells and organs. Also the stress you are talking about is physical stress, meaning inflammation or a blunt attack on the body, which is different from mental stress that the video is about. There even have been studies that says that physical stress does lower your life span bc all the inflammation damage your telomere, but mental stress seems to have no correlation or causation to lowering your life span compared to the general populations
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29017388/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22034143/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30042700/
@@TouchdownJesusMBeverything causes cancer. Seizures are a result of a break in the electrical system of your brain, which can result from a multitude of different factors.
I limit my time around other men, too- that macho stuff creeps me out!
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