by Mitch Battros – ECTV (excerpt)

Disclosing news regarding current or possible upcoming earth changing events has become a dangerous task. Due to the overwhelming number of frauds, freaks, and charlatans, it has become a ‘mine-field’ for people to discern what is credible, factual news and events from sensationalized, fantasized, and even criminal nonsense. I have found myself on more than one occasion, not presenting news or information out of concern of “feeding the fire.”

Here is an example: Currently there is “real” concern of a cyclical mega quake event which could occur off the west coast along the Cascadia Subduction Zone which runs from Eureka, California north to Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The slip event

(monitored by Global Positioning Satellite data) and the associated tremors that we are currently experiencing, are directly related to a mega-thrust earthquake potential. Neither the tremor nor the slip can be felt.

The forecast Episodic Tremor and Slip event has now reached southern Vancouver Island. Tremor activity started at 01:00 on September 03 on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State and has migrated north to the greater Victoria/southernmost Vancouver Island area. Using GPS observation, Natural Resources Canada scientists have confirmed that Victoria has moved 3mm to the west in the 2 days since the slip event began. Episodic tremor and slip occurs roughly every 14th months, and lasts from 6 to 15 days.

(Source – PNSN)

Herein lays my dilemma…

Because of unconscionable, reckless, and in my opinion, criminal acts of talk show hosts who allow every wacko known to man to present their garbage of current and coming events based on “visions, dreams, illuminati, black-ops, aliens, ghosts, quija board, and freckles on their arm”, and present it as absolute facts and not to be questioned, has left me with anger and hesitation. But should I not present factual information due to fears of it being grouped with woo-woo land?

In the midst of unsafe, reckless charlatans yelling, “Red Alert-Red Alert mega-quake and tsunami coming now (and btw have you turned to Jesus)", “the government blew up the levee”, "the aliens are here", etc... has made my job and passion extremely tentative.

My Battle Between ‘Disclosure vs. Omission,’

In an ECTV article titled My Battle Between ‘Disclosure vs. Omission,’ I wrote:

“ It is my belief ECTV will be sending out what will appear to be extraordinary breaking news which involves ‘earth changes.’ I feel it is most important to maintain a sense of balance and empowerment. I am aware upcoming articles will be alarming, and there is the risk of setting off inherent defense triggers that every human possesses. It is a necessary ‘fight or flight’ defense mechanism that is ‘hard-wired’ into us for our survival. However, it is this very human and compulsory reflex that can work against us. As a mental health therapist, I know that most of the DSM-IV diagnoses of ‘stress and anxiety disorder’ I work with are directly related to over-use or misuse of this very natural reaction to life.

It will be up to each and every one of us to stride toward minimizing—or perhaps better stated, preparing for—events ahead that could trigger distorted cause-and-effect reactions based on past experiences, or on an inability to handle rapid change. It is my belief we will need to practice innate skills and powers of adaptability. It is for this reason, I emphasize not placing importance on where you live, but with whom you live.

With events that may be unfolding in the coming months and years, it will be more important than ever to sharpen our coping skills and survivor instincts. This preparation involves the whole being:

•           Physical (basic survival equipment)

•           Mental (ability to handle stress, anxiety, fear, bewilderment)

•           Spiritual (having a sense of purpose, understanding process, evolution, transition, and synchronicity). “

Beware of “Crisis Fatigue”

Again, with reckless talk show hosts, and a limitless number of freaks, frauds, and charlatans yelling Red-Alert Red Alert as if they had any credibility or endorsements whatsoever, the very real and dangerous “cry wolf” syndrome is upon us. In the mental health field it is known as “crisis fatigue”.

Crisis Fatigue is closely associated with something called PTSD. (post traumatic stress disorder). Often there is a connection to past trauma experienced as a child, or later in life as an adult following a shocking and unexpected, traumatic experience, such as being physically attacked, in a serious accident, in combat, sexually assaulted, in a fire, or experiencing a disaster such as a hurricane, earthquake or a tornado. After traumatic experiences, people can find themselves having problems they didn’t have before the event.

People who go through traumatic experiences often have symptoms and problems afterwards. How serious the symptoms and problems are depends on many things, including a your life experiences before the trauma, your own natural ability to cope with stress, how serious the trauma was, and what kinds of help and support you get from family, friends, and professionals immediately following the trauma.

Because most trauma survivors don’t know how trauma usually affects people, you may have trouble understanding what’s happening to you. You may think it’s your fault that the trauma happened, that you’re going crazy, or that there is something wrong with you because other people who were there don’t seem to have the same problems. You may turn to drugs or alcohol to make you feel better. You may turn away from friends and family who don’t seem to understand. You may not know what you can do to get better.

Who is most likely to develop PTSD?

1. Those who experience greater stressor magnitude and intensity, unpredictability, uncontrollability, assault, victimization, real or perceived responsibility, and betrayal.

2. Those with prior vulnerability factors such as genetics, early age of onset and longer-lasting childhood trauma, lack of functional social support, and concurrent stressful life events.

3. Those who report greater perceived threat or danger, suffering, upset, terror, and horror or fear.

4. Those with a social environment that produces shame, guilt, stigmatization, or self-hatred.

What are the consequences associated with PTSD?

PTSD is associated with a number of distinctive neurobiological and physiological changes. PTSD may be associated with stable neurobiological alterations in both the central and autonomic nervous systems, such as altered brainwave activity, decreased volume of the hippocampus, and abnormal activation of the amygdala. Both the hippocampus and the amygdala are involved in the processing and integration of memory. The amygdala has also been found to be involved in coordinating the body’s fear response.

Psychophysiological alterations associated with PTSD include hyper-arousal of the sympathetic nervous system, increased sensitivity of the startle reflex, and sleep abnormalities.

People with PTSD tend to have abnormal levels of key hormones involved in the body’s response to stress. Thyroid function also seems to be enhanced in people with PTSD. Some studies have shown that cortisol levels in those with PTSD are lower than normal and epinephrine and norepinephrine levels are higher than normal. People with PTSD also continue to produce higher than normal levels of natural opiates after the trauma has passed. And the neurohormonal changes seen in PTSD are distinct from, and actually opposite to, those seen in major depression.

Herein lies my dilemma: Several studies have been done on how the public at large would react to sudden, shocking, and possible life threatening scenarios: (1) Nuclear attack, (2) Asteroid heading directly at earth, and (3) Extreme weather phenomena.

Just hours after the 9-11 WTC attacks, we saw live on TV, government officials fighting over the issue of disclosing or withholding factual information. We heard it was unwise to disclose information to the public that would “panic” people out of fear of anarchy, violence, suicides, and general civil-unrest. It was argued that the better way to “minimize” panic was through informing the public of very real and ongoing events, thereby giving the public a chance to understand, prepare and adjust to whatever threats announced.

My studies have directed me to the latter. I believe it is far better to assist in minimizing shock and surprise through education, information and preparation. The theory of ‘omission’ to better serve the public is simply out-dated, assuming it was ever useful at all. I believe we have evolved significantly in our abilities to acquire and process news as it occurs, regardless of its imminent dangers.

Therefore, I have decided to disclose information to you as I receive it. I trust that you can, and will, use your gift of discernment. Yes, it is true that many could be prone to suffer negative reactions such as PTSD consequences, but at this time, I believe it is better to be ‘aware and prepared.’ In fact, studies state clearly that it’s the action of being aware and prepared that will minimize the effects of shock, denial and bewilderment.

Presenting sound credible news from those who know. I have made it my practice to go to the highest most credible source regarding all news events. The potential danger of the west coast Cascadia Subduction Zone is no exception.

I am making my interview with Bill Steele, chief geologist and head of the Seismology Lab for the Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network (PNSN) available to you “FREE”. I asked Mr. Steele very direct no-nonsense questions about possible events. I think you will want to hear what he has to say.

Sept. 15^th 2005 Bill Steele Interview: (54 minutes)

http://www.earthchangestv.net/Audio/billsteele91505.mp3

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