We’ve all heard the old adage “Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all the small stuff,” but the reality is that many of us are very affected by minor road bumps along the road of life. It is a drive that is not always smooth, and we should not expect it to be. Things happen, including not only those major crises but also smaller complaints. The kids don’t always cooperate as we all know, and the list of things that could throw a kink in our day only begins there. Sometimes the cashier at the coffee shop adds the wrong sweetener, and sometimes the store has run out of the product you’re looking for. If you remain aware of how you respond to these frustrations you will be surprised at how readily you react in ways that are less than productive.

The reactions you have to these minor frustrations can be an eye-opener to your preparedness for a more major catastrophe. In monitoring your reactions to day-to-day difficulties you can notice where you need work. Maybe you’re quick to anger, maybe you give up easily, and maybe you feel a situation is hopeless straight from the beginning. The reactions you have in these smaller challenges are often magnified when a more intense problem falls in our path. One caveat: don’t be so frustrated by the flaws you may find in your reaction that you are unable to address them productively.

Once you see where you have room for improvement when it comes to reaction to life’s difficulties you will be able to better yourself and grow as a person. Learning to step back and notice how unimportant it truly is that they didn’t hold the pickle, that you can take it off of your own burger, can be the most empowering and strengthening realization. Once you let go of these things, life will feel much smoother. And letting go of these daily stresses will make it so that when a crisis does become a part of your life you are more prepared to face the challenge.

You can’t prevent the fact that life happens, and not everything runs smoothly. But I do believe that we all have the power to alter our reactions to frustrations, both small and large. As you practice being mindful and learn to be calm you will reap benefits you never even imagined. The little difficulties life presents us with each day are practice for the time that the car wheel falls off on the highway. If you teach yourself to react less and just accept life as it happens you will be amazed at how strong you can truly be in times of crisis.

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This is the first article of the series: “Who is cursed in Bible versus Quran”

In the Bible the Lord God says that the earth and the serpent are cursed.

The Earth is Cursed because of Adam; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for Adam to eat; the serpent is cursed because of Eve and it will eat dust.

In the Quran, Allah has cursed Iblis (Satan or the Devil).

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Who is cursed in the Bible? (1)

The following verses, Genesis 3: 1, 11-18, which talks about Adam and Eve, reveals some interesting facts; they are:

1-     God has cursed the Earth and the serpent                   

2-     The serpent is the craftiest animal and is the cause of Eve’s fall

3-     Eve is the cause of Adam’s fall

4-     Man rules over woman

5-     The serpent eats dust

6-     Adam was essentially vegetarian.

The verses Genesis 3: 1, 11-18 say:

The serpent is deceitful and skillful in evil schemes; it is craftier than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. The serpent said to Eve, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?”

God said unto Adam, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I have commanded you not to eat from?”

Adam said unto the Lord God, “The woman (Eve) whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.”

The Lord God said to Eve, “What is this you have done?” Eve said, “The serpent deceived and beguiled me, and I ate.”

God said unto the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”

God said unto Eve, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.”

The Lord God said unto Adam, “Because you listened to your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, ‘You must not eat of it,’ “Cursed is the ground (the Earth) because of you; through painful toil you will eat of it (the Earth) all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you; and you shall eat the plants of the field.”

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Who is cursed in the Quran? (1)

The following verses, 15:26-44, which talks about Adam’s creation, reveals some interesting facts; they are:

1-     Allah created the jinn before the creation of Adam

2-     Allah created Adam of black mud that stinks; this indicates that the Bacteria (stinks) were mixed with the clay-Adam. These bacteria would form later on the normal body flora in the living-Adam.  This normal body flora comprises 60-70% of the immunity of any human being including Adam.

3-     Allah celebrated the creation of Adam by commanding the Angels to prostrate once the clay-Adam turns out to be the living Adam when Allah places the spirit into him. This prostration is the Angel’s greeting for Adam and it is a great honor for mankind.

4-     The Angels prostrated save the too proud Iblis (Satan) who was standing among the angels, watching Adam’s creation.

      5- Then, there was a dialogue between Allah and Satan.

The verses 15:26-44 say:

Allah created the jinn before the creation of Adam of smokeless fire, of permeative fire that can escape through openings.

Allah created Adam of black mud that stinks.

Allah said to the angels, “Indeed I am going to create a mortal out of clay of black stinking mud”. “So, when I have proportioned him, when I created his hands, legs, eyes and the rest of him and I have breathed into him of My Spirit, so that he becomes a living thing, fall down in prostration before him!’

And so, the angels fell prostrate to Adam, all of them together. Except Iblis (Satan or the Devil), he was [standing] among the angels: he felt too proud and refused to be among those prostrating to Adam.

Then, there was a dialogue between Allah and Satan (Iblis):

Allah said: O Iblis! Why you are not among those prostrating? Why do you not prostrate to Adam?

Satan said: Why should I prostrate myself before a mortal whom you have created out of clay of black stinking mud; it is not becoming of me to prostrate to black stinking mud.

Allah said: ‘Then be gone from hence, that is, from standing among the angels — but it is also said, from the heavens — for you are indeed accursed, outcast, and banished from My mercy.  And indeed My curse and the curse of the angels and all created beings shall be upon you until the Day of Judgment, the Day of Requital.

Satan said: My Lord! Reprieve me until the day when they, mankind, shall be resurrected and are raised from the grave; the accursed did not wish to taste death.

Allah said: you are reprieved, you will be given respite. Till an appointed time, the time of the first blast of the Trumpet.

Satan said: ‘My Lord, because You have lead me astray I shall adorn for them all the evil acts in the earth and I shall lead all of them astray. Except those servants of Yours who are protected from me, who are sincerely devoted to You.

Allah said: The straight path leading to Me is the right and honored course.  Lo! As for My servants, the devoted believers, you shall have nether warrant nor power over them; except those who follow you from among the wicked, the disbelievers. And truly Hell shall be their destination; all those who follow and obey you shall be with you in Hell.

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The Bible: Genesis 3: 1, 11-18 (English Standard Version)

1Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?”

11He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” 12The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” 13Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

14The LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life.

15I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”

16To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.”

17And to Adam he said, “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of it,’ cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life;

18thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you; and you shall eat the plants of the field.

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The Quran: Verses 15:26-44 (Pickthal translation)

﴿26﴾ verily we created man of potter’s clay of black mud altered,

﴿27﴾and the jinn did we create aforetime of essential fire.

﴿28﴾ and (remember) when thy lord said unto the angels: lo! I am creating a mortal out of potter’s clay of black mud altered,

﴿29﴾ so, when I have made him and have breathed into him of my spirit, do ye fall down, prostrating yourselves unto him.

﴿30﴾ so the angels fell prostrate, all of them together

﴿31﴾ save Iblis. He refused to be among the prostrate.

﴿32﴾ he said: o Iblis! What aileth thee that thou art not among the prostrate?

﴿33﴾ he said: I am not one to prostrate myself unto a mortal whom thou hast created out of potter’s clay of black mud altered!

﴿34﴾ he (Allah)  said: then go thou forth from hence, for lo! Thou art outcast.

﴿35﴾ and lo! The curse shall be upon thee till the Day of Judgment.

﴿36﴾ he said: my lord! Reprieve me till the day when they are raised.

﴿37﴾ he said: then lo! Thou art of those reprieved

﴿38﴾ till the day of appointed time.

﴿39﴾ he said: my lord! Because thou hast sent me astray, I verily shall adorn the path of error for them in the earth, and shall mislead them every one,

 ﴿40﴾﴾ save such of them as are thy perfectly devoted slaves.

﴿41﴾ he said: this is a right course incumbent upon me:

﴿42﴾ lo! As for my slaves, thou hast no power over any of them save such of the froward as follow thee,

﴿43﴾ and lo! For all such, hell will be the promised place.

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The wisdom of Adam’ story in the Quran:

1) Before Allah has given Adam the spirit to live, the clay-Adam was stinking; and after the spirit leaves the man when he dies, he will stink again.

2) So, the man’s beginning was stinking and the man’s end is eventually stinking too.  The spirit provided by Allah is between the two man’ stink.

3) Our body is material + spirit.  We almost always give our material part its proper nourishment.  Also, our spirit part needs sustenance too by being connected to its Creator.  Unfortunately, most of us do not give their spirit part its proper nourishment; and that is why most us are not happy and will never ever be satisfied. Hence, the secret of happiness is in our spirit part.

4) It is Satan, not the serpent, who is our essential enemy.

5) In other verses of the Quran, both Adam and Eve ate from the tree at the same time; so Eve was not the cause of Adam’s fall.

Back to my question to the smart and interested reader:

Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?

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It’s hard I know, times are rough and Life’s a witch with a capital B. How do you get through it? How do you cope? Day in and day out you struggle, struggle with difficult circumstances. Trying to find a better way to deal with it all, it can be quite overwhelming!

You have to believe that it’s going to be ok; you have to stay strong and believe there’s a better way. Live life, don’t let it run you. God never gives us any more than what we can handle; you just have to figure out a way to handle it. I know it might seem like your world is crumbling around you, but you see, you need to hold on, what’s the point of God giving you a life if you don’t know how to live it or get through it.

Life is not easy and if it is for you, than get ready because you are about to face some difficult times. You say you have faith, but it is no good if you don’t believe. If you don’t believe in yourself, how in the world can someone else see the inner light, the shine that no one else sees?

God has favors for you in store, that’s my favorite quote by inspirational & motivational speaker Joel Osteen. You don’t have to see what God’s plan is for you, all you need to do is keep the faith and soon he’ll send u your blessings.

Whether it’s you job, family, school, friends, a death, accident, health finances, or relationship there is a reason for everything that is happening in your life. It’s a test to test your strength. It’s a lesson to learn from to develop wisdom and maturity. Keep only positive people around you, a good friend can be the sweetness in life.

God has plans for all of us. Ok, life sucks but it’s what you make out of it, is what really counts. One positive word or saying can change a person’s life. A hug, a kind gesture, a prayer, laughter can be miracles. Try to make the best out of life, count the good and not the bad.

It might be taking too long, but your time will come! You have to remember God wants great things for you, so you should expect great things for yourself. No one is perfected, so why try to be. Life is not about giving up, it’s about learning, laughter, growing, inspiring, love and strength. Think of it this way, there’s uniqueness in us all that someone some where wishes they had no matter how beautiful, rich, and talented they are. The most important thing to remember is not only do you have the love from others, but most important thing is you have the love from God.

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What are Binaural Beats?

Binaural beats are a type of brainwave entrainment. They are specially generated sounds that are able to alter brainwave frequencies. When using binaural beats it is important to use headphones. Two different frequencies are presented into the individual ears. Upon hearing the frequencies the brain will create a third frequency that will be the difference between the two that were presented. This third frequency will be the one that creates the results you are looking for.

Binaural Beats Software Comparisons

There are a few very well known and high quality brainwave entrainment products that are worth comparing.

The Unexplainable Store – This website offers twenty-eight different binaural beat MP3 downloads for all different kinds of altered mind states. They are affordable, high quality and very effective. They also offer their audios in monaural beats or isochronic tones.

The Brain Evolution System – Otherwise known as BrainEv, this brainwave entrainment product is the cream of the crop. With their program you listen to the binaural beats recordings for thirty minutes a day, six days a week for six months. It is extremely high quality and it will literally retrain your brain to think and work at a much deeper level. The long lasting effects of this brainwave entrainment software are awesome.

TransparentCorp – TransparentCorp offers a CD collection set that helps to reach altered states of consciousness as well as excellent software packages for brainwave entrainment. They are very well known in the industry and are used by individuals, corporations, athletes and business people. They have the experience and the expertise to make anyone feel confident that their products will get you the results you desire.

Each of these brainwave entrainment companies have been in business for awhile and have brainwave and sound technician experts working for them. Their recordings are original and raw and of the highest quality.

Often with many of the binaural beats audios on the market they will not have the quality or the originality of some of the bigger companies. It is important to watch for stock recordings that quite simply will not be very effective.

If you stick with the above three websites you are sure to have success. They are all very different and have quite a range of products and pricing so there should be something there that will suit everyone’s needs and budgets. Do the comparisons and try binaural beats out for yourself. The results are worth it.

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Last weekend I was in Tampa, Florida for the first of several in-person events as part of a year long mastermind group I joined. I had an excellent time full of shifts and connection. It inspired me to write this article.

First let me share with you that I did not take joining this group lightly. It is the most significant investment of time and money I have made to a program in my life (and that’s saying something). To be fully truthful with you, it is a big stretch for me and every last excuse and story I tell myself about money joined me on my journey to a decision. After much head AND heart-centered reflection, I chose to be in charge of my choices rather than be at the whims of other people’s opinions or be a servant to my money (rather than having it serve me). I cannot wait to continue my journey with this group for the next 11 months.

Here are four specific ways having a coach can transform your life and your business/career. I know this because I have experienced it firsthand and I’ve heard it from my clients.

Big Thinking And Holding A Vision Of You At Your Highest Potential

We think they way we think because it is always the way we have thought. What we see as possible for ourselves is a combination of past experiences and what we witness in those who we surround ourselves with. For most of you, your future will look a lot like what you see in your life right now +/- 10%. Why? Because that is all that you know, think is possible, or will give yourself permission to want. With a coach at your side you get to live in the realm of possibility of much, much more. That more can be anything you want it to be – common things are more money, more time, more meaning, more satisfaction. It can also be more of that intangible spark that makes your passion and purpose be expressed in the world in a way that only you can deliver. A coach will hold you in that highest vision even when you feel like crap or your outer results aren’t what you want to see (yet). This is not denial, wishful thinking, or fantasy land. It is about shifting to being response-able for creating what you most desire personally and professionally. And if you don’t yet know what that vision, what “It” is, she can help you discover it, name it, and claim it.

Accountability And Forward Movement

Let’s face it, without someone to be accountable to, most of us will skip the uncomfortable stuff and do what we already know; what is already familiar. Who wants to take the risk of being seen, taking a stand, or (gasp!) making a mistake or failing at something? Worse yet, what will it mean if I succeed? Left to our own devices we procrastinate even when we vow that we’ll keep ourselves on track. How many books have you pledged to read and do the exercises? And what did you DO with that information that brought measurable results in your life? While occasionally you can have a mini-breakthrough this way, lasting, sustainable results are obtained far faster and easier with the support of a highly trained coach.

Hearing And Speaking The Truth

Everyone has blind spots. A coach will identify your blind spots and tell you the truth. A coach is unattached to any specific outcome. You have a space in which you can speak your truth. Without the inevitable bias of loved ones and colleagues, you get to give voice to your authentic self and what is really going on, what you really want to create in your world. A good coach will help you set and enforce healthy boundaries and take good care of yourself so you can create the present and future you most desire without being subject to distraction and competing agendas that leave you feeling conflicted and guilty.

Focus And Shortcuts

You need to be clear on where you want to go but also where you are right now. You know those maps in a shopping complex – the ones with the big dot that say “YOU ARE HERE”? Without that dot you have no idea how to get where you want to go. A coach will help you get clear on both these points so you can start moving forward right away. Not “someday” not “maybe later”, but starting today. While coaching is not designed to be a speed trip, it will increased the velocity at which you achieve your goals and move forward because you’ll be armed with proven tips, techniques, and shortcuts to get you in action.

So You Can See …

that this kind of support is not about just some cheerleading from the sidelines. It’s not a “feel good” strategy that you can get from a book or a class or your colleagues/friends. Yes you will feel energized and inspired. That is certain – and if you don’t feel energized or inspired by your coach, he or she is not the right fit for you. Where the real exponential return on your investment is found, however are in the real, tangible results in your life, your career, and your business. It is an investment that will only ever appreciate in value (goodness knows you can’t even come close to that in the financial markets) You will experience truly life-changing inner-shifts from which you’ll reap the benefits for years and outer results that align with what you most want to be experiencing.

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For some it may became too hard to find a desirable instructor within driving range, this is yet another intention that interactive guitar lessons are becoming so  hot.  The people that establish these guides are not just artists, they’re true individuals trained in every aspect thinkable!  

They also use real video and Music that people can relate to and have fun playing, it’s not just the same uninspiring notes over and over again.
Affordability is what made these courses so popular to begin with, by the time you add up what you pay in lessons, gas, and taking the time out of your day to ride all over the place it’s much cheaper to take interactive guitar lessons online.  

And you can tally that the comfort of taking the lessons whenever you want, and watching the videos as much as you want—this makes training much easier and more enjoyable.
Interactive guitar lessons aren’t hard to grasp or navigate, they were put together by musicians!

It’s much less annoying to sit down and emphasis on learning how to play when you’re in the comfort of your own home and you have everything you need right in front of you.

Online Interactive guitar lessons are a great idea for anyone that truly wants to learn to play the guitar and become good at it…
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If you’ve placed second in a writing contest, will you jump for joy and push for better results the next time or will you be discouraged and find an excuse not to join again?

In life, you are always filled with choices. You may opt to have a pessimist’s view and live a self-defeated life or you may decide to take the optimist’s route and take a challenging and fulfilling life.

So why nurture an optimist’s point of view? And why now?

Well, optimism has been linked to positive mood and good morale; to academic, athletic, military, occupational and political success; to popularity; to good health and even to long life and freedom from trauma.

On the other hand, the rates of depression and pessimism have never been higher. It affects middle-aged adults the same way it hits younger people. The mean age of onset has gone from 30 to 15. It is no longer a middle-aged housewife’s disorder but also a teen-ager’s disorder’ as well.

Here’s how optimists are in action and researches that back up why it really pays to be an optimist:

Optimists expect the best

The defining characteristic of pessimists is that they tend to believe bad events, which will last a long time and undermine everything they do, are their own fault.

The truth is optimists are confronted with the same hard knocks of this world. What differs is the way they explain their misfortune—it’s the opposite way. They tend to believe defeat is just a temporary setback, that its causes are confined to this one case.

Optimists tend to focus on and plan for the ‘problem’ at hand. They use ‘positive reinterpretation.’ In other words, they most likely reinterpret a negative experience in a way that helps them learn and grow. Such people are unfazed by bad situation, they perceive it is a challenge and try harder.

They won’t say “things will never get better,” “If I failed once, it will happen again” and “If I experience misfortune in one part of my life, then it will happen in my whole life.”

Positive expectancies of optimists also predict better reactions during transitions to new environments, sudden tragedies and unlikely turn of events. If they fall, they will stand up. They see opportunities instead of obstacles.

People respond positively to optimists

Optimists are proactive and less dependent on others for their happiness. They find no need to control or manipulate people. They usually draw people towards them. Their optimistic view of the world can be contagious and influence those they are with.

Optimism seems a socially desirable trait in all communities. Those who share optimism are generally accepted while those who spread gloom, panic and hysteria are treated unfavorably.

In life, these people often win elections; get voted most congenial and sought for advice.

When the going gets tough, optimists get tougher

Optimists typically maintain higher levels of subjective well-being during times of stress than do people who are less optimistic. In contrast, pessimists are likely to react to stressful events by denying that they exist or by avoiding dealing with problems. Pessimists are more likely to quit trying when difficulties arise.

They persevere. They just don’t give up easily, they are also known for their patience. Inching their way a step closer to that goal or elusive dream.

Optimists are healthier and live longer

Medical research has justified that simple pleasures and a positive outlook can cause a measurable increase in the body’s ability to fight disease.

Optimists’ health is unusually good. They age well, much freer than most people from the usual physical ills of middle age. And they get to outlive those prone to negative thoughts.

So why not be an optimist today? And think positively towards a more fulfilled life.

Why not look forward to success in all your endeavors? Why not be resilient? Like everybody else you are bound to hit lows sometimes but don’t just stay there. Carry yourself out of the mud and improve your chances of getting back on the right track. And why not inspire others to remove their dark-colored glasses and see life in the bright side?

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There are other two leadership styles, the participative or also known as democratic and the delegative style or free reign. Leaders must be wise enough to discern what manner and approach of motivating people, giving direction and implementing plans are applicable on certain situations.

When a leader involves one or more of his team members in the process of making decisions, that is participative leadership style, however, it is important to note that it is still the leader who makes the final decision making authority. Participative or democratic style is an indication of leadership strength that will be well respected by team members. It provides benefits and advantage on both sides; it allows employees to become part of the team and at the same time, allows a leader to come up with better decisions.

Delegative or free reign is another leadership style in addition to the authoritarian leadership and the participative. This leadership style is where employees or team members are allowed to make decisions. However, the leader is still accountable for the decisions that are made and used only when employees are able to analyze a particular situation and know what needs to be done and how to do it. As a leader you can’t do everything and this is the reason why you have to set priorities and delegate certain tasks. This is a style to use when you truly trust and have confidence in the people under your leadership. Use it wisely.

The next thing you have to do after knowing these three types of organizational leadership styles is to make a research about what forces are involved between the people, the leader and the situation. All these three leadership styles are very useful when used wisely.

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The disorder has proven difficult to study because its symptoms and their severity vary widely and often present differently in women than they do in men.

Though PTSD is still most popularly associated with veterans of military combat, it is believed to affect civilians who suffer severe abuse or other heightened forms of psychological and physical stress, such as sexual abuse or car accidents.

A new study published in the September 2009 Archives of General Psychiatry focused on soldiers returning from combat in the Iraq war. The study found that PTSD causes chemical changes in the brain that can linger for at least a year. Other studies have found that symptoms persist well beyond one year.

PTSD victims tend to be in a continuous state of heightened alertness. The trauma that precipitates the disorder essentially conditions them to be ever-ready for a life threatening situation to arise at any moment. As a result, they have increased reaction times, which might be characterized as a positive short-term gain. But the continuous release of brain chemicals that accompany this reaction time – and their inability to control when this heightened reactivity will occur – take psychological and biological tolls on PTSD victims over time.

The 2009 study also found that increased alertness was accompanied by a decrease in the ability to learn, retain or even pay attention to information not associated with combat situations. The chemical shift essentially redirects their brains to focus abnormally on immediate survival.

While the 2009 study did not find the soldiers’ neurological changes had any connection with depression or alcohol and drug abuse, other studies over the past 25 years  have found addiction and chronic depression to be common in PTSD sufferers.

Other long term side effects of PTSD include an inability to sleep, vivid nightmares and obsessive thoughts surrounding the trauma. Sufferers are also tormented by an “alarm reaction” (http://www.childtrauma.org/ctamaterials/memory_states.asp), becoming jittery or even terrified when loud noises resemble sounds they associate with the trauma. For example, combat veterans often react as if they are being fired at by guns when they are startled by the noise of a car backfiring. Repeated instances of the alarm reaction tax the autonomic nerve system over time – which could result in decreased motor skills and coordination.

Sleep deprivation and the physical strain of prolonged hyper-alertness may eventually lead to a weakening of the body’s immune system. Other physical complications like cardiovascular disease could be directly related to the toll PTSD takes on the sufferer’s body over an extended period of time.

Emotional disorders like depression seem to be more common in female PTSD sufferers, while men appear more likely to develop addiction problems. Both genders have been found to suffer from panic attacks and violent fits anger. They have difficulty developing or maintaining relationships with other people.Continuous study will give us a clearer picture of what PTSD does to its sufferers in the long term.

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