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Meet Dr. Eger & Dr. Engle
Why Dr. Eger Is Mentally Strong
What You’ll Hear on the Show
What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength
Quotes From Dr. Eger
More About the Podcast
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OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life.
Edith Eger was a Jew living in Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz, a death camp. Dr. Eger and her sister survived, but their parents did not.
Now, she’s written two books, “The Choice” and “The Gift,” where she chronicles her journey and the lessons she learned along the way.
Dr. Eger survived the torture of the death camp. She makes it clear, however, that she isn’t a victim. But she was victimized.
She chose to take what she learned from her experiences and help other people. She became a psychologist who specializes in treating people with PTSD. And she wrote books about the lessons she learned so she can help others who are struggling.
She says the suffering she endured helped her grow stronger. And now, she’s inspiring people around the globe with her story and her wisdom.
Causes and Risk Factors of PTSD
Traumatic experiences can greatly impact your mental health. But not everyone who goes through something traumatic develops PTSD.
PTSD isn’t a sign of weakness. There are many factors that determine how someone will fare when they experience trauma. Some of those factors are within your control, some of them aren’t.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to heal from trauma. But what works for one person might not work for another. There are many different paths to healing.
Dr. Edith EgerI am able to see myself, [as] not a victim of anything or anyone at any time because suffering makes me stronger.
Dr. Edith Eger
I am able to see myself, [as] not a victim of anything or anyone at any time because suffering makes me stronger.
9 Healthy Coping Skills for PTSD
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