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Maxene Magalona opens up about dealing with health condition
Maxene Magalona opens up about dealing with health condition
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Published Jul 17, 2020 10:55 PM PHT
For months, Maxene Magalona has been undergoing therapy sessions after struggling with what she initially thought was a mere “phase.” But as it turns out, she actually has a Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD).
For months, Maxene Magalona has been undergoing therapy sessions after struggling with what she initially thought was a mere “phase.” But as it turns out, she actually has a Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD).
In an Instagram post, Maxene shared a report from The Manila Times where she opened up about being diagnosed with the said health condition.
In an Instagram post, Maxene shared a report from The Manila Times where she opened up about being diagnosed with the said health condition.
Apart from going to therapy sessions, she also started reading books and articles online to find out more about her health issue.
Apart from going to therapy sessions, she also started reading books and articles online to find out more about her health issue.
“I was actually very glad to finally find out what my condition was because after that, I was able to study and do some research as to how I could help myself heal,” she told The Manila Times.
“I was actually very glad to finally find out what my condition was because after that, I was able to study and do some research as to how I could help myself heal,” she told The Manila Times.
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She said: “I didn’t stop searching for answers. I began looking deep within myself and became curious about what was going on inside of me.”
She said: “I didn’t stop searching for answers. I began looking deep within myself and became curious about what was going on inside of me.”
But Maxene knew she also had to take care of her body so she started exercising more, quitting alcohol for a year, and going for a plant-based diet while attending therapy sessions.
But Maxene knew she also had to take care of her body so she started exercising more, quitting alcohol for a year, and going for a plant-based diet while attending therapy sessions.
To help her manage her emotions, she started pouring her heart out by crying and expressing them through journal writing.
To help her manage her emotions, she started pouring her heart out by crying and expressing them through journal writing.
On top of it, she started spending more time with her husband Rob Mananquil and a few of her closest friends.
On top of it, she started spending more time with her husband Rob Mananquil and a few of her closest friends.
“Our physical bodies are a reflection of our mental health and spiritual energy —everything is connected. We cannot just focus on exercising and eating healthy without caring for our mental and spiritual well-being,” she stated.
“Our physical bodies are a reflection of our mental health and spiritual energy —everything is connected. We cannot just focus on exercising and eating healthy without caring for our mental and spiritual well-being,” she stated.
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On why she started doing yoga and meditation practices on a daily basis, she stated: “Daily yoga and meditation help me detoxify my body and clear my mind of useless mental chatter. This regular practice is also very good for trauma survivors like me because it helps us feel safe and secure in our own bodies.”
On why she started doing yoga and meditation practices on a daily basis, she stated: “Daily yoga and meditation help me detoxify my body and clear my mind of useless mental chatter. This regular practice is also very good for trauma survivors like me because it helps us feel safe and secure in our own bodies.”
In the said Instagram post, Maxene explained why she decided to open up to the world about her condition.
In the said Instagram post, Maxene explained why she decided to open up to the world about her condition.
“Opened up my heart about my mental health condition in an interview with Nika Roque for the Manila Times in the hope of helping those who may be going through the same experience as I am, especially during this pandemic. You are not alone. We are all in this together,” she remarked.
“Opened up my heart about my mental health condition in an interview with Nika Roque for the Manila Times in the hope of helping those who may be going through the same experience as I am, especially during this pandemic. You are not alone. We are all in this together,” she remarked.
According to medical website Healthline,C-PTSD results “from repeated trauma over months or years rather than a single event.”
According to medical website Healthline,C-PTSD results “from repeated trauma over months or years rather than a single event.”
Maxene has appeared in various ABS-CBN projects such as “Dream Dad,” “Nathaniel,” “Doble Kara,” and “Playhouse.”
Maxene has appeared in various ABS-CBN projects such as “Dream Dad,” “Nathaniel,” “Doble Kara,” and “Playhouse.”
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