A trauma-related nightmare is different from normal nightmares in that it is directly linked to a traumatic event or experience. Trauma-related nightmares are often recurring, distressing, and vivid dreams that involve reliving or symbolically representing aspects of the traumatic event. We’ve both experienced these, have you? We do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways: – [ ] PayPal ⁠authoramandablackwood@gmail.com⁠ – [ ] Venmo @DetailedPieces- [ ] Purchase Amanda’s books at Barnes and Noble Onlinehttps://books2read.com/ap/xej5pN/Amanda-Blackwood- [ ] Find Hrisanthi’s book on Amazon https://a.co/d/5VxRSyB⁠- [ ] Shop my Etsy for books, art, cards and more! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyBlackwoodShopCatch previous episodes and more podcasts by Amanda Blackwood:https://growthfromdarkness.com/podcasts

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September 24, 2024

S2 E9 Triggering Sights – part one of a 3 part series.

Triggers can include sights, sounds, smells, or thoughts that remind you of the traumatic event in some way. Some PTSD triggers are obvious, such as seeing a news report of an assault. Others are...

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August 27, 2024

S2 E8 Oversleeping, now? Yep. That's a sign.

Oversleeping can be a trauma response, such as post-traumatic hypersomnia, which is a symptom of post-traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD). People with PTSD may experience hypersomnia, which is when...

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August 6, 2024

Trauma Exhaust

New book coming to Amazon soon - keep an eye out for it! #abuseawareness #healingjourney #survivorstrong #growthmindset #traumahealing #learnandgrow #youarenotalone #traumarecoveryjourney...

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Amanda Blackwood is an accomplished artist and author, public speaker, podcast host, trauma recovery mentor and a survivor of human trafficking. A portion of every book sale goes to help fight human trafficking. Amanda lives in Denver, Colorado with her rescue cats and supportive husband who keep her sane.