When some children have emotionally withholding, controlling, or abusive caregivers, it can negatively impact they’re experiencing healthy emotions. As a result, children can become explosive or removed from their feelings. These children often become hyper-sensitive to their parents’ distress or feel the need to take care of their parent’s ..
The third response, freeze response, is not as widely known or considered until more recent history than the fight-or-flight response. A freezing trauma response may seem like an effective strategy, like playing dead when facing danger. However, some experts view the freeze response as not being able to communicate, ..
We covered the fight response in the first part of our trauma response series. Now, we will be exploring the flight response and what it entails.Â
The flight response is different from the fight response in that people will leave the situation altogether. However, like ..
When it comes to trauma, there are various types of trauma responses. In this article, we will be exploring the concept of the fight response.Â
The fight response stems from the unconscious belief that gaining power and control over other people will lead to acceptance, ..
Childhood is often depicted as a blissful phase of life, filled with innocence and carefree moments. However, for some individuals, this period may be marred by traumatic experiences that cast long-lasting shadows on their adult behavior. In this blog post, we will discuss the profound impact of childhood trauma ..
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Medical trauma can be defined as a set of psychological and physiological responses that happen due to pain, injury, serious illness, medical procedures, and terrifying treatment experiences. ..
Trauma-informed mental health care doesn’t focus on the notion of “What’s wrong with you?” Instead, it concentrates more on “What happened to you?” In essence, a trauma-informed approach to care encourages the idea that health care organizations and teams must have a whole picture of a patient’s life ..
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that allows people to heal from the symptoms associated with trauma. When a person’s system is imbalanced due to the impact of a disturbing event, the emotional wound can create immense suffering.
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Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that can creep into our heads at any moment. Usually, the repetitive thoughts are disturbing and can create distress. These thoughts can be through images, sounds, or statements.Â
If you have anxiety or depression, you ..
Disorganized attachment in children is considered the most problematic and concerning of the attachment styles. It emerges when a child experiences their caregiver as simultaneously a source of comfort and a source of fear or alarm. This paradoxical situation leaves the child without a coherent strategy for eliciting and ..
In the realm of therapeutic interventions, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy has emerged as a captivating and effective approach for healing trauma, anxiety, and various psychological challenges. This blog post aims to delve into the depths of EMDR therapy, shedding light on its origins, techniques, and potential benefits…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now being used to treat mental health issues. The World Health Organization has found a global shortage of mental health practitioners worldwide. In addition, those in need cannot access many mental health initiatives. More specifically, about 70% do not have access to these services. To ..
It can be effective in helping to manage stress and anxiety symptoms. Here’s how lorazepam can be helpful for stress:
Anxiety disorder, depression, and stress may be more common than you think. The AUCCCD or Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors, in a survey, identified anxiety, depression, and stress as the top concerns of college students.
Take a look at these three conditions to spot the ..
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a chronic mental health condition symbolized by emotional instability, problems with relationships, and stress-related changes in behavior. Read along to learn more about treating BPD naturally.Â
Individuals with BPD may have cycles of anxiety, ..
Stress is a typical reaction to whatever life brings physically and psychologically. While a smaller amount of stress can be positive, for example, being a motivator to succeed. However, too much stress can negatively impact your mental and physical health.
When people’s brains ..
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Dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder or split personality disorder, is a rare but severe mental health condition. People who have this mental ..
Suppose you’re late for an important meeting and you’re sitting in traffic, watching minutes fade away. Stress hormones are released from the hypothalamus—a tiny part of the brain. Here we look at the effects of prolonged stress on your health.Â
The stress hormones trigger your ..
Therapy is a form of treatment that entails meeting and working with a specialist to help resolve emotional or mental issues. Therapy can also be defined as a positive way to deal with pain, trauma, or life difficulties to become happier, healthier, and more peaceful. Read along ..
As many of our LGBTQ+ readers know, not being your authentic self can damage your mental health. People who are neurodivergent, like those with ADHD or autism, for example, can also feel hindered when they have to hide aspects of their true selves. When a neurodivergent person has to ..
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