Relief from the Burden of PTSD: Releasing Trauma with Access Bars

Releasing Trauma and PTSD Symptoms with Access Bars

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects millions of people worldwide. It emerges after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, such as combat, accidents, or violence. It may leave individuals with severe emotional, psychological, and even physical scars, disrupting their daily lives.

PTSD symptoms often include flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and depression, making it difficult to engage with the world fully. Traditional treatments often include psychotherapy, medication, and support groups. However, in recent years, alternative healing modalities like Access Bars have gained attention for the possibility of alleviating the symptoms of PTSD and promoting holistic recovery.

Let's explore what PTSD is and how Access Bars—an energy technique—can help release trauma and provide relief for individuals who have PTSD.

Understanding PTSD: What Happens in the Brain?

PTSD occurs when the brain and body are overwhelmed by a traumatic event and cannot properly process the experience. Instead of the memory being integrated into the individual's life story, it remains "stuck," often resulting in flashbacks and hypervigilance.

The brain's amygdala, responsible for processing emotions and fear, and prefrontal cortex, responsible for reasoning and logic, are often imbalanced in individuals with PTSD. This imbalance leads to heightened stress responses, emotional numbness, and difficulty coping with everyday life.

People with PTSD may find it difficult to manage their stress levels, leading to social withdrawal, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and heightened anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may help patients reframe their trauma and reduce the severity of symptoms. However, this can be time-consuming, and many people seek complementary or alternative methods, such as Access Bars, for faster, more holistic relief.

Access Bars: What Is It?

Access Bars was developed by Gary Douglas in the 1990s. It involves gently touching 32 points on the head, known as "bars," which store the electromagnetic components of thoughts, feelings, and limiting beliefs.

Each of these Bars points correlates with different aspects of life, such as creativity, control, joy, sadness, and healing. By gently touching these points, the body and mind can "release" stored trauma, negative thoughts, and emotional blockages, allowing for greater ease, relaxation, and mental clarity.

The Access Bars can have profound effects on emotional well-being, stress relief, and trauma release. For individuals with PTSD, Access Bars may provide a non-invasive, calming approach to releasing the energy trapped in the body from past traumas.

How Access Bars Can Help with PTSD

1. Relaxation and Stress Reduction: One of the immediate effects that many people report after an Access Bars session is a deep sense of relaxation. This can be particularly beneficial for those with PTSD, as hypervigilance and a constant state of "fight or flight" are common symptoms.

Access Bars sessions allow the nervous system to shift from a heightened state of alertness to a more balanced, relaxed state.

This reduction in stress levels helps individuals with PTSD feel safer and more relaxed, which is crucial for healing.

2. Releasing Stored Trauma: Trauma often gets "stored" in the body as energy, particularly when it is not processed correctly or resolved. During an Access Bars session, a practitioner touches specific points on the head; this can help release this trapped energy.

This can help release the emotional charge associated with PTSD traumatic memories, which may lead to a decrease in the intensity of flashbacks and intrusive thoughts.

3. Improved Emotional Regulation: People with PTSD often struggle with emotional regulation, swinging between extreme highs and lows.

Access Bars sessions help calm the overactive amygdala, potentially allowing individuals to experience emotions without being overwhelmed. This improved emotional regulation can make daily life more manageable and reduce the likelihood of emotional outbursts or withdrawal.

4. Restoring Mental Clarity: PTSD can make it difficult to think clearly or focus. Many people with PTSD report feeling "foggy" or disoriented.

After an Access Bars session, clients often feel more clear-headed and focused.

This mental clarity can help those with PTSD regain control over their thoughts and make it easier to engage in daily tasks without being distracted by traumatic memories.

5. Enhancing Sleep Quality: Insomnia is a common symptom of PTSD, often exacerbated by nightmares and night sweats. Access Bars sessions can promote better sleep by relaxing the nervous system and reducing anxiety.

For individuals who struggle with constant hyperarousal, the calming effects of Access Bars provide a much-needed break, leading to deeper, more restful sleep. This improved sleep quality can have a cascading impact, improving overall mood, mental clarity, and physical health, offering a sense of reassurance and comfort.

6. A Safe and Non-Invasive Approach: One of the biggest advantages of Access Bars for individuals with PTSD is that it is non-invasive and requires no talking or revisiting the trauma, unlike some forms of therapy that require detailed recounting of traumatic events.

For people who find talk therapy difficult or triggering, Access Bars offers an alternative that allows healing to happen without re-experiencing painful memories.

Complementing Traditional Therapy

It's important to note that Access Bars is not a replacement for traditional PTSD treatments such as psychotherapy, medication, or EMDR. Instead, it can be used complementary to enhance the healing process and often help reduce medication.

Many people who undergo Access Bars sessions report that it works well in conjunction with other therapies, helping to speed up recovery and provide relief between sessions of more intensive treatments.

For example, someone receiving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for PTSD might find that Access Bars help them manage their anxiety and emotional regulation more effectively, making it easier to implement the coping strategies they learn in therapy.

Similarly, individuals taking medication for PTSD may find that Access Bars helps to mitigate side effects such as anxiety or insomnia.

Embracing Holistic Healing

Living with PTSD can feel overwhelming, but there are many paths to healing.

While traditional therapies like medication and psychotherapy may be effective, alternative approaches like Access Bars offer additional support for those seeking to release trauma and reclaim their lives.

By tapping into the body's natural energy systems, Access Bars provides a gentle, non-invasive way to relax, clear emotional blockages, and restore balance to the mind and body.

For anyone seeking holistic relief from the burden of PTSD, Access Bars may be a valuable tool on the journey to recovery.

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