Catharine Parks
Bio
I live in Niagara Falls, just 5 minutes away from the falls. I have published several books based on my supernatural experiences to my struggles with eye problems, and weight loss. For the Shattered Soul was published July, 2016.
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How to Deal With Your Loved One Who Has PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event that can be instantaneous, or it can be delayed up to three months. People of all ages can get PTSD. When you are in a stressful event, your nervous system reacts with a fight-or flight response. Your heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, muscles tighten which increases your strength and reaction time. When all danger is gone, your nervous system calms your heart rate, and blood pressure to a normal state.
By Catharine Parks5 years ago in Psyche
Who am I?
I was eighteen years old and living in Detroit when I got word that my uncle Roy had passed away. I wanted to go to the funeral and so I asked my friend, Odessa to accompany me. We crossed the border and got to the funeral home, where the service was about to begin.
By Catharine Parks5 years ago in Families
How to Lose Your Underwear
I draw a memory from my childhood, a time of embarrassment and humor. Although at the time, funny it was not. I was tall for my nine years, and thin, with long gangling arms. My short black hair did nothing to take away from my self-conscious overbite. I was a sensitive and nervous child.
By Catharine Parks5 years ago in Families
