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Why Some People Disconnect to Deal with Separation Anxiety

2020/11/10
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When Tana Amen was a child, an environment filled with chaos and unreliability led her to feel anxious when alone. Surprisingly, one of the ways Tana chose to deal with her anxiety was to disconnect from all of those around her. In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Amen and Tana explain why this is common in people with past trauma, and how past hurts can manifest later in a person’s psyche. 

For more information on Tana's new book, "The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child", visit relentlesscourage.com