survival

Reasoning Deprivation

Posted on November 24, 2024November 25, 2024 by Dr. Ronald Alston, Sr.

As your sense of reason becomes deprived, hallucinations tend to occur that include seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, or feeling something that isn't there at all. On the other hand, delusions are false beliefs despi...
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Redefining Character

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Dr. Ronald Alston, Sr.

The majesty, and the presence of the Panther, deserve the respect of all who encounter this animal. Its beauty, its intellect, and its instincts require notice. In all its magnificence, the Panther seeks what it wants wi...
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Trauma: Unfiltered

Posted on January 15, 2022February 23, 2026 by Dr. Ronald Alston, Sr.

Explicit expressions are frequently the most detailed account of what things are and what they represent. For example, trauma is not shared as a narrative with a clinician, from the beginning, middle, and end, but is...
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The Suicide Rise

Posted on January 13, 2022June 14, 2022 by Dr. Ronald Alston, Sr.

The gravity of this information has erupted, and no one is exempt from the threat of suicide. An emotion isolating the effect cannot avoid the possibility of following through with the act of suicide. Our feelings affe...
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Fight, Flight, Freeze

Posted on December 23, 2020December 3, 2021 by Dr. Ronald Alston, Sr.

A catchy title that draws attention, but simply put, means fight or flight. In a weakened state of mind, one might choose to flee for fear of the consequences. By comparison, 'Fleeing' is never an option where fighting p...
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