Category Archives: SGB for PTSD
Why the Treatment Doesn’t Hold: The Truth About SGB for Complex PTSD
I’ve had 28 Stellate Ganglion Blocks (SGBs) for Complex PTSD, hypervigilance, quadrilateral Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and other sympathetically driven conditions. These are symptoms of extreme central sensitization from a lifetime of environments adverse to my well-being, especially repeated sexualized … Continue reading
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Against the System: Trauma Recovery Through Neuroscience
My last sleep before SGB #24! Four years ago when I had the first few I couldn’t have imagined needing this many. It has been an excruciatingly difficult journey. The yo-yo trajectory has been brutal. I’m so tired of reclaiming … Continue reading
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SGB for PTSD: The Breakthrough Work of Dr. Eugene Lipov
Back in late 2020, when I was near death for most of a year, I had struggled for many months to find access to Stellate Ganglion Blocks (SGB) as a treatment for Complex PTSD. I had read about this minimally … Continue reading
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Addressing the Temporary Nature of SGB Relief with Integrative Approaches for Long-Term Trauma Recovery
Why SGB Relief May Not Last: Factors and Solutions for Effective Trauma Management The temporary nature of relief provided by Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) can be influenced by several factors. Understanding these factors and addressing them can help improve long-term … Continue reading
The Limits of SGB for PTSD: IPNB Approaches for Sustainable Trauma Relief
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, addressing the temporary nature of relief provided by Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) involves focusing on the relational, neurological, and systemic aspects of trauma recovery. IPNB emphasizes the importance of integration, relational support, and understanding … Continue reading
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The Myth of the One-Time Reset: The Promise and Limits of SGB in Trauma Treatment
When I had my first Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) in September 2020 I believed the literature that asserts the nerve block “resets the autonomic nervous system (ANS).” I was highly disappointed to find that reality is far more complex. While … Continue reading
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