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Part 1: The Biology of Anger: The Body’s First Language | HHOM LLC By Dr. Howard Friedman, M.D.
Anger begins in the body long before it becomes a thought. In this first part of my series on emotional biology, I explain how the nervous system creates anger, why it rises so quickly, and how understanding the physiology changes the way we respond to it.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Nov 284 min read


Why We Return to What Hurts Us: Trauma Bonds, Love-Bombing, and the Familiarity of Pain
We don’t return to toxic relationships because we want pain. We return because trauma bonds make familiar hurt feel safer than unfamiliar peace. This essay explores the biology, psychology, and identity patterns that keep people tied to what harms them—and how to finally break the cycle.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Nov 226 min read


What is Real Love? The Space to Heal
Love isn’t rescue, and it isn’t a performance. It’s the quiet space where two people can breathe, face themselves, and grow without fear. In this essay, I explore love as safety—not salvation—and why healing happens only where judgment ends.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Nov 205 min read


Vagus Nerve Healing — Medicine’s Hidden Prayer
The Vagus Nerve is the body’s quiet current of healing—linking breath, heart, and mind. Learn how activating it restores calm, connection, and inner balance.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Oct 214 min read
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