Posted by DaisyM on March 1, 2004, at 21:30:14
In reply to Body Memories, posted by EscherDementian on February 29, 2004, at 19:14:16
I'm finding that my body has been holding lots of memories. I've always hated back rubs, hot tubs, massage, etc. and I've always known why. But since I've started trying to deal with all of this certain touches cause specific reactions or memories for me. Straight on sex can cause flashbacks.
Shaken Baby Syndrome however causes brain injury. A baby's brain is smaller than the outer shell (your head) and if you shake a baby the brain is bounced from one side to another. Usually there is occular damage as well as motor function impairment. It is rare that the frontal lobe is solely damaged, meaning the results will be much more than just emotional. The nervous system can be damaged secondarily.
I've seen too many babies with this. They are developmentally delayed or worse -- but I wouldn't put them in the PTSD category.
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