Thanks for the Memories

Media reports about events like the War in Ukraine can trigger old memories of traumatic events. Those memories can be vivid and distressing.

Why are our memories of old events sometimes so vivid?

Why can't we just 'decide' to not keep thinking about a traumatic experience?

Does everyone have the same reactions?

What should we do or not do to help ourselves cope with the reactions to those distressing thoughts and memories?

Adam is at adamkirtleymedia.co.uk and https://www.adamkirtleymedia.co.uk

Martin is at [e-mail] and www.claritysat.com

If you are strongly affected by reminders of old experiences, or find yourself trying hard to avoid those reminders you could have an anxiety disorder, even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Further information about this disorder and treatment is available at: Overview - Post-traumatic stress disorder - NHS (www.nhs.uk)