Exclusive Interview:
How Lee Canter Overcame PPD
About The Guest:
After over seven years of being almost bedridden, seeing numerous medical professionals and getting no help from traditional biomedical treatments, Lee Canter was cured of his symptoms using a psychophysiologic treatment approach. Lee began his professional career as a clinical social worker. He then became a highly successful entrepreneur. His passion is to use his professional expertise and his personal experience to help spread the word on the use of a psychophysiologic treatment approach to other chronic pain sufferers, especially those with migraine symptoms.
Summary:
David Clarke MD and Lee Cantor discuss psychophysiologic disorders, which are conditions characterized by neuroanatomic changes in the brain that cause physical symptoms in the body. They share their personal experiences and explain how stress and psychological factors can contribute to these disorders. They emphasize the importance of understanding the role of the brain in pain and the need to address underlying stressors. They also discuss various self-care measures, such as meditation and expressive writing, that can help manage symptoms and promote recovery.
Key Takeaways:
Psychophysiologic disorders are conditions in which changes in the brain cause physical symptoms in the body.
Childhood stress, emotional sensitivity, personality characteristics, and difficulty expressing negative feelings can increase the risk of developing psychophysiologic disorders.
Thinking psychologically, rather than catastrophizing physical symptoms, can help manage and reduce symptoms.
Engaging in enjoyable activities and practicing self-care measures, such as meditation and expressive writing, can help alleviate symptoms and promote recovery.
Recovery from psychophysiologic disorders is not a quick fix and may involve setbacks, but with time and self-care, symptoms can be managed and reduced.
Quotes:
"What they were suffering from was neuroanatomic changes in their brain, changes in the brain circuits that were causing real physical symptoms in their bodies." - David Clarke MD
"Rather than panicking, think about what is going on today that is stressing you out that could possibly be causing your symptoms." - Lee Canter
"Your recovery is not a straight line up. I had days I was still in bed, but I recognized that I was getting better." - Lee Canter
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Common PPD Symptoms Guide
Still curious? Browse our guide to common Psychophysiologic Disorders (PPD). It is important to recognize that PPD symptoms manifest uniquely in every individual; however, certain manifestations of PPD are more common than others and they are the subject of this page.