A review by emreads0
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

I had to dnf due to the nature of the work and the place I am at mentally, but it is still a great commentary on society and trauma. For years my random pains and anxiety have been given stupid labels like IBS or ADHD instead of CPTSD and I hope this book starts that conversation

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Medical trauma, and War