Bessel van der Kolk Quotes
We now know that there is another possible response to threat, which our scans aren’t yet capable of measuring. Some people simply go into denial: Their bodies register the threat, but their conscious minds go on as if nothing has happened. However, even though the mind may learn to ignore the messages from the emotional brain, the alarm signals don’t stop. The emotional brain keeps working, and stress hormones keep sending signals to the muscles to tense for action or immobilize in collapse. The physical effects on the organs go on unabated until they demand notice when they are expressed as illness. Medications, drugs, and alcohol can also temporarily dull or obliterate unbearable sensations and feelings. But the body continues to keep the score.
Bessel van der Kolk
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When someone is bullying you, don't let it get to you. I remember my friends in school, someone said something mean to them, and they really let it get to them. And it really affected them. But I would just say try to ignore it as much as possible and just be yourself.
Kaitlyn Dever
Drugs scared me.
Larry David
The big bulk of the response to antidepressants is the placebo response.
Irving Kirsch
Because I am interested in the growth and development of early hominids, I play with my kids, you know, looking at their teeth or measuring their heads, which they like also, because it's kind of fun.
Zeresenay Alemseged
If you're asking me in a general context whether I'm for or against the burkini, the response is simple: I oppose the burkini.
Najat Vallaud-Belkacem
It's important for people to recognize that they shouldn't ignore symptoms like shortness of breath or a cough that won't go away, because these may be signs of COPD.
Caitlyn Jenner
If we ignore our death, we end up just going around completely oblivious to why we do the things we do!
Caitlin Doughty
I like to go with the energy because when you ignore it that's when you start doing things wrong.
Dana Plato
When you encounter seemingly good advice that contradicts other seemingly good advice, ignore them both.
Al Franken
Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism in making character assassinations are all too frequently those who, by our own words and acts, ignore some of the basic principles of Americanism:
Margaret Chase Smith
It's hard for me to get interested in stories that ignore death, which is what American marketing culture would like to do: pretend that death doesn't exist, that you can buy immortality; just buy these products, and you'll be forever young and happy.
Alan Ball
If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.
James A. Michener
I remember I had an actor friend - a close friend from college - Anthony Zerbe. He sent me a telegram before I started my first movie, 'Cisco Pike.' It said, 'Have a good time. Ignore the camera.' That was the extent of my training.
Kris Kristofferson
You must master the habit of procrastination and eliminate it from your wake-up. This habit of putting off until tomorrow that which you should have done last week or last year or a score of years ago is gnawing at the very vitals of your being and you can accomplish nothing until you throw it off.
Napoleon Hill
I’m a confident player, I know I can score. I don’t think anyone can guard me consistently off the dribble. But I’m a team player.
Chamique Holdsclaw
I'm sure a lot of players say it, but winning is almost so you don't lose. The thrill of winning is not as great as the pain of losing.
John McEnroe
What I'm trying to do is use my body. That way, as I back him down, I can kick it out to other players.
Baron Davis
We now know that there is another possible response to threat, which our scans aren’t yet capable of measuring. Some people simply go into denial: Their bodies register the threat, but their conscious minds go on as if nothing has happened. However, even though the mind may learn to ignore the messages from the emotional brain, the alarm signals don’t stop. The emotional brain keeps working, and stress hormones keep sending signals to the muscles to tense for action or immobilize in collapse. The physical effects on the organs go on unabated until they demand notice when they are expressed as illness. Medications, drugs, and alcohol can also temporarily dull or obliterate unbearable sensations and feelings. But the body continues to keep the score.
Bessel van der Kolk
