Articles written by Traci Morin, Touch of God - over 25 years of experience, speaker, minister, Anxious2Victorious Women 12-Week Program - Break the Cycle of Anxiety by Learning how to Get Rid of Anxiety Fast, teacher of deliverance, Honored Listee Marquis Who's Who of America, Testimony
Monday, February 06, 2023
Living a Fulfilled LIfe
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Trauma and chronic fatigue syndrome
Trauma and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Individuals who experience trauma during childhood appear more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome as adults, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, neuroendocrine dysfunction — or abnormalities in the interaction between the nervous system and endocrine system — appears to be associated with childhood trauma in those with chronic fatigue syndrome, suggesting a biological pathway by which early experiences influence adult vulnerability to illness.
Chronic fatigue syndrome affects as many as 2.5 percent of U.S. adults, according to background information in the article. Little is known about the causes and development of the condition. Risk factors include female sex, genetic predisposition, certain personality traits, and physical and emotional stress. “Stress in interaction with other risk factors likely triggers chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms through its effects on central nervous, neuroendocrine, and immune systems, resulting in functional changes that lead to fatigue and associated symptoms such as sleep disruption, cognitive impairment, and pain” the authors write.
Christine Heim, Ph.D., of Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, and colleagues studied 113 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and 124 healthy individuals who served as controls. Participants — who were drawn from a general sample of 19,381 adult residents of Georgia — reported whether they had experienced childhood trauma, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse or emotional and physical neglect. They also underwent screening for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder and were tested for levels of the hormone cortisol in their saliva. The authors note that low levels may indicate decreased function of the body’s central neuroendocrine stress response system.
Individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome reported higher levels of childhood trauma — exposure to trauma was associated with a six-fold increase in the risk of having the condition. Sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and emotional neglect were most closely related to chronic fatigue syndrome. Patients with the syndrome also were more likely than controls to have depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Cortisol levels were decreased in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome who experienced childhood trauma but not in those with chronic fatigue syndrome who had not been subjected to trauma. Therefore, stress early in life may cause a biological susceptibility to chronic fatigue syndrome, the authors note.
“Our results confirm childhood trauma as an important risk factor of chronic fatigue syndrome,” they write. “In addition, neuroendocrine dysfunction, a hallmark feature of chronic fatigue syndrome, appears to be associated with childhood trauma. This possibly reflects a biological correlate of vulnerability due to early developmental insults. Our findings are critical to inform pathophysiological research and devise targets to prevent chronic fatigue syndrome.”
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http://www.aafnh.org/news/childhood-trauma-linked-to-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.html
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Renewing the Mind
God's Way to Renew Your Mind
Changing the way you think
Renewing our minds from the old thinking to have the mind of Christ is essential and is a daily process to remove the negative, stinking thinking.
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Jump Off The Merry-Go-Round:
Five proven steps to conquer unwanted thoughts of worry and shame that drive anxiety and depression to fulfill your potential
by Teresa Morin
This eBook is one of Teresa's most popular publications, available as a free digital downloadable book PDF - No need for your shipping address.
- Let go of shame, worry, and fear
- Get freedom from the enemy’s lies
- Let go of the past pain, hurts, and trauma
- Learn specific anti-anxiety tools
- Cultivate Christ-centered confidence and become your most authentic self again
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Friday, July 29, 2022
It's Friday - then Sunday Scaries - Anxiety
Anxiety on Sunday
The Sunday Scaries
For some, it is the last day to work, and they have the typical two days off. Second, not burning all that gas and fighting traffic on the weekend. Third, maybe getting together with friends.
For most, that is what everyone looks forward to for the weekend. Moves, get together, go out to eat, and so on.
Then, it is time to get ready for work on Sunday night. The cycle starts again. Some love their jobs; for others, it's ok and livable because it pays the bills; for others, is tremendous out of dread and anxiety. It is described as an intense feeling of anxiety the Sunday night before returning to work. I call it the Sunday scaries. The Sunday scaries result from job discomfort or insecurity about career performance.
How do I deal with that?
1. Take Control: take control of my physical space. Instead of sulking in all of that negative energy, I take the time to clear my space. I open the windows and turn on the lights. Listen to your favorite song to help change your mood.
2. Go Sober: For some, grab a beer or wine out of the fridge to cope. Instead, bake cookies or try a new dinner recipe.
3. Create a weekend blueprint. One way to get your mind off the dread and anxiety is to journal. Journal about the highlights of your weekend. Thank the Lord for the fellowship with others or time out with good friends. What did you talk about that was enlightening to you?
4. Change the workplace atmosphere: Not all jobs are good, depending on the boss and coworkers. What can you do differently? Bring those baked goods to share in the office. Plan to work on a positive note, expecting good things to happen. When entering your work area, say good morning to your coworkers. Ask them how their weekend went. Refrain from dwelling on what has happened in the past. Go in expecting to hit the bullseye with kindness.
All these steps are proactive to overcome the dread and anxiety.
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Jump Off The Merry-Go-Round:
Five proven steps to conquer unwanted thoughts of worry and shame that drive anxiety and depression to fulfill your potential
by Teresa Morin
This eBook is one of Teresa's most popular publications, available as a free digital downloadable Book PDF.
- Let go of shame, worry, and fear
- Get freedom from the enemy’s lies
- Let go of the past pain, hurts, and trauma
- Learn specific anti-anxiety tools
- Cultivate Christ-centered confidence and become your most authentic self again
Friday, June 10, 2022
Heal your wounds and step into your destiny
Allow The Lord Heal Emotional Wounds
When Set Free, You Can Step Into Your Destiny!
Healing Emotional Wounds
I know I am by the grace of God. I am thankful for God's power to heal, restore, and rebuild lives. Also, He washes away the scars from your heart, soul, and mind. I used to suffer from anxiety. When He restores your life, you can step into your destiny. Satan will try to keep you as a victim so that you don't step into your authority.
He called me to set the captives free. A prophet called me out of the audience and anointed me three times. The anointing oil was running down my head. She said, "It is time to step into your destiny and set the captives free." After that encouraging word, I started my ministry by freeing the captives. The Lord gives us all authority. Mark 11:28: "And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this authority to do these things?"
Don't allow the pain and suffering to keep you from your destiny, peace, and joy of the Lord.
Coach Teresa Morin, Anxious2Victorious Women a 12-Week Program, Break the cycle of Anxiety through learning how to get rid of anxiety fast - free ebook download pdf - find peace and happiness
Do You Suffer from Anxious, Negative Thoughts That You Cannot Control, but It Controls You? Read testimonies of those who have conquered it!
Download your FREE GIFT NOW!
Jump Off The Merry-Go-Round:
Five proven steps to conquer unwanted thoughts of worry and shame that drive anxiety and depression to fulfill your potential
by Teresa Morin
This eBook is one of Teresa's most popular publications, available as a free digital downloadable book PDF. No need for your shipping address.
- Let go of shame, worry, and fear
- Get freedom from the enemy’s lies
- Let go of the past pain, hurts, and trauma
- Learn specific anti-anxiety tools
- Cultivate Christ-centered confidence and become your most authentic self again
Friday, May 27, 2022
My Biggest Passion
My Biggest Passion in Life
It has been over 20+ years since the Lord set me free from my internal pain, hurts, and broken heart. I am forever grateful for the help I received.
Then, He called me to help others. First, a deliverance and healing ministry was started (Journey2Wholeness and then Touch of God Int'l Ministries). It has been an adventure. The Lord took me to several countries to help other ministries through training staff or ministering to the broken.
Because of the people I've served, I wanted to do a 90-day program. I couldn't all those years since I worked full-time. God made it possible in the spring of 2021. Now, I get to coach women who are broken, suffering from anxiety, and who need help.
I take it seriously.
I've had my heart broken, violated, traumatized, and betrayed by someone I trusted. It hurt to the core of my being. All this contributed to my anxiety in life. God is Good and sets the captives free.
The Lord has healed me in so many ways: physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.