My Journey into Stress Relief and Emotional Trauma Healing

Over Four Decades of Healing, Now Focused on Helping the Healers.

My journey as a physician has spanned over four decades in many countries, and I’ve had the privilege of treating thousands of patients. But it wasn’t just their physical health that concerned me—it was the underlying emotional and spiritual aspects of their well-being that I often found to be key contributors to their overall health. Through my years of experience, I’ve come to realize that unresolved emotional trauma and chronic stress are some of the most significant factors affecting not only our patients but also those who treat them. My own battle with burnout 25 years ago made me see this truth firsthand, forcing me to reinvent myself personally and professionally.

My Background and Personal Experience with Burnout

I’ve witnessed the incredible resilience of the human body, mind, and spirit. However, I’ve also seen the devastation that unresolved emotional trauma and burnout can cause, not just in my patients but in myself and my colleagues and nurses. Twenty-five years ago, I experienced the crushing weight of burnout myself. The long hours, emotional toll, and constant demands of private practice and surgery began to take a significant toll on my mental health. Eventually, I reached a breaking point and had to make the difficult decision to quit private practice and step away from surgery altogether in the US.

That period of my life was incredibly challenging. I had dedicated my life to caring for others, but suddenly, I could not continue in the career I loved. I realized I had to heal myself to continue helping others. This forced reinvention led me on a path of self-discovery, where I explored the deep connections between spiritual and emotional health, stress, and physical well-being. I developed the BMAT (Breathing, Centering the Mind, Affirmations, Tapping) method and the Murat Emotional Trauma Release Technique – METRT during this journey. These two approaches have been instrumental in my recovery, as well as others.

The Shift to Helping Healers

As I regained my health and clarity, I saw with new eyes how burnout was silently affecting many of my colleagues and nurses. The emotional toll of witnessing trauma, death, and suffering in the medical field is immense. Yet, this aspect of our profession is often overlooked. I became determined to help them manage their stress and emotional trauma.

Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

The healthcare system is facing an unprecedented crisis. We’re seeing increasing numbers of doctors and nurses leaving the profession due to burnout, contributing to a looming shortage that will impact patient care for years. Physicians and nurses are expected to manage more patients, handle complex cases, and work longer hours while dealing with their own emotional and mental health challenges. This environment is unsustainable, and we need to take action now to ensure the well-being of our healthcare providers.

Next Steps

In the coming weeks, I’ll share more about burnout, chronic workplace stress, and secondary emotional trauma—and, most importantly, how to address these challenges to keep our healthcare professionals healthy and thriving.

I look forward to connecting and exploring how we can take proactive steps to protect the health and well-being of those who dedicate their lives to caring for and serving others.

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7 Ways to Deal With Depression and Anxiety in College

You could not have thought that joining college will be such a game changer. After all, in high school you didn’t have to balance your academics with social life, sharing a room with total strangers, feeling free or being so far from home. College life is hard and stressful, and many students fall into depression. There are ways to deal with this. Read on to find out how you can overcome it.

Reasons Why College Students Suffer from Depression and Anxiety in College

You will feel that you have a lot on your plate. You fear that you might disappoint your parents or guardians with your performance because the tuition fees are not in any way cheap.

Other worries that can make your life even harder include making it to class on time, having to contribute to class discussions or the concern of getting a job after school;. Is this happening to you already? It doesn’t stop there. Social and peer pressure doesn’t spare you. You want to have fun, party hard, meet new people, experience new things and the list is endless.

How to Know You Are Falling Into Depression and Anxiety

With all the things you are juggling, depression and anxiety might start to kick in. If you are experiencing the following symptoms, you might be depressed.

  • The world doesn’t interest you anymore.
  • You have trouble remembering simple things and focusing in class
  • Your appetite has changed.
  • You feel guilty for something you don’t know and even start experiencing suicidal thoughts.
  • You most probably lack sleep at night or remain in bed all day.
  • You don’t have to go through this silently!

How to Deal With Depression and Anxiety in College

To get through this phase of your life here are 7 ways to take control of your life in college again and deal with depression and anxiety head on:

1. Ask for Help

Okay, you are feeling gloomy and in a dark tunnel with no possibility of light at its end. You might even feel like the world has lost its color. You do not have to deal with all this alone. It is time to seek professional help. Get into psychotherapy. Do not be embarrassed to approach your school’s mental health counselor for assistance.

Talking to them about your issues will help you identify the factors to your depression symptoms and how to rise above them. You shouldn’t wait for the problem to get worse. The earlier you get started with your treatment, the better. You will even be surprised that you’re not the first student to battle depression and you will make out of it just fine.

2. Join a Support Group

Make a point of joining groups of other students who are battling with depression and anxiety. Listening to their experiences and the steps they are taking to recover might be what you need to learn to deal with your situation.

You will also need to seek the support of your family and friends. They know you better; thus regularly sharing your feelings with them shouldn’t be hard. They will listen and offer you the encouragement that you need. Having a support system goes a long way in overcoming depression.

There is strength in accepting that you have a problem and wanting to solve it is the most significant achievement. You are not perfect. Forgive yourself and treat yourself with kindness when you make mistakes.