The Mind Mender - A.N. ماہرِنفسیات

The Mind Mender - A.N. ماہرِنفسیات Mental Health Practitioner, Therapist, & Counselor.

23/07/2025

There is always, always, always something to be grateful for. 🌈✨

23/07/2025

Could a cold sore virus trigger Alzheimer’s? New research says yes.

And the finding is changing how we think about dementia.

🦠 The Surprising Culprit:
The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) — the same virus behind cold sores — has been found in the brains of older adults, especially those genetically prone to Alzheimer’s.

⚡ What Happens:
When HSV-1 reactivates (due to stress, aging, or illness), it may spark amyloid and tau buildup — the toxic proteins that define Alzheimer’s disease.

🚫 But There’s Hope:
Antiviral treatments show promise in reducing brain damage in lab models.
Vaccines against other dormant viruses (like shingles) are linked to lower dementia risk.
Preventing reactivation may help protect the brain in vulnerable individuals.

💡 Bottom Line:
A cold sore might seem harmless, but managing latent viruses could be crucial in preventing cognitive decline.

source.
Ruth Itzhaki. The Conversation. "Thirty years on, our research linking viral infections with Alzheimer’s is finally getting the attention it deserves." May 2025.



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23/07/2025

When emotions feel too intense, unpredictable, or hard to manage, you might be experiencing emotional dysregulation. We all experience emotional ups and downs, but when emotions feel overwhelming, long-lasting, or difficult to soothe, it can impact relationships, self-esteem, and daily life.

Here are some ways to start regaining balance with emotions, but there is support available. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you explore and understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. You can learn practical skills to regulate emotions, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and respond with more balance and confidence.

Emotional dysregulation doesn’t define you, and it doesn’t have to control your life. With the right support, change is possible.

18/12/2022

From: Burn Mind

03/10/2022

One year, one of my 2nd grade classes was struggling with conflict in a pretty major way. I prioritized conflict resolution in my curriculum map for them, and I also rounded up some favorite books to share with the teacher when she asked me for some resources she could use!

Conflict Resolution book recommendations: https://amzn.to/3cmH4u7

06/05/2022

*cPTSD

05/05/2022

Watch the video here: rolandbal.com/guided-meditation-ptsd/

04/04/2022

Lions and gazelles seem to have nothing to do with trauma and trauma responses. As wild animals, they don’t share any of the same reflexes as humans - right?

Wrong! Peter Levine, a pioneer in the field of somatic therapy, observed lions and gazelles in the wild. Where some gazelles would run and fight off the lions hunting them, others would freeze, hoping that the lion passed over them in favour of another.

After freezing, the gazelle dispels the energy and runs away. In humans, it's not always this simple - the traumatic energy remains trapped in the body, and people struggle to return to homeostasis. This trapped energy can manifest in anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

To find out more about this response, and how you can heal from it, read The Invisible Lion: Flatpack Instructions For Life:

🔗 https://amzn.to/3IlzIkQ

20/03/2022

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16/03/2022

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