Memory Injuries are Physical and Everywhere: Memory and Trauma (Part 2 of 3)

December 13, 2014April 28, 2015 ~ Jax ~ Leave a comment

Warning: This post could be a bit emotionally painful to read. I apologize in advance. What’s one of the worst things that has happened to you in your life? Please remember it now. What happened? How did you feel? Keep this in your back pocket and read on. When Memory Processing Works Well: Dealing with … Continue reading Memory Injuries are Physical and Everywhere: Memory and Trauma (Part 2 of 3)

Why You Can’t Trust Your Memory and What to Do About It: Memory and Trauma (Part 1 of 3)

November 22, 2014April 28, 2015 ~ Jax ~ 3 Comments

In my last post, I could have told my story about the Legend of Write or Die with more certainty. With fewer “maybes” and “might have beens”. The truth is, I really can’t remember the entire conversation all that well. I only really remember bits and pieces. It happened years ago and I’ve only recalled the … Continue reading Why You Can’t Trust Your Memory and What to Do About It: Memory and Trauma (Part 1 of 3)

Brain Basics in Text Symbol Pictures

November 7, 2014April 28, 2015 ~ Jax ~ 1 Comment

So I looked at fear last week and I will examine memory and trauma next. Before that, it will be useful to review how the brain works in a nutshell. The basics aren’t difficult. Here’s a little Brain 101 with a twist: neurons and synapses represented in text symbol pictures. The brain is a network … Continue reading Brain Basics in Text Symbol Pictures

This is Your Brain on Fear

October 31, 2014April 28, 2015 ~ Jax ~ 4 Comments

For something so awkward and squishy-looking, the brain is a deliciously complex and efficient thing that commands and controls everything about us. In the spirit of Halloween, I look today at what the brain does when we are afraid (with the help of Ellen Degeneres and her team). When you experience something scary (or stressful), … Continue reading This is Your Brain on Fear