Summer often brings a surge of social gatherings, from barbecues and beach trips to weddings and festivals. While these events can be enjoyable, they can also be a source of anxiety. Here are some practical tips to help you manage anxiety, so you can feel more comfortable and make the most of summer social events. […]
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When your nervous system is dysregulated, it means your body is stuck in survival mode—either hyperaroused (fight-or-flight) or hypoaroused (freeze/shutdown). This state makes it hard to feel safe, think clearly, or connect to yourself and others. Many people live in this state for years without realizing it. Healing starts with recognition and gentle, consistent support.
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Dealing with toxic adult children can be one of the most painful and complex emotional experiences a parent can face. When your own child is disrespectful, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, the guilt, confusion, and heartbreak can feel unbearable. But love does not mean allowing mistreatment. You can care for them while caring for yourself. In
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Reacting in the heat of the moment — with anger, defensiveness, or panic — can often make situations worse and leave you feeling regretful or emotionally drained. But between a trigger and your response, there’s a powerful space: the pause. Learning to pause doesn’t mean suppressing your feelings — it means creating space to respond
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What Is Betrayal Trauma? We experience feelings of betrayal when someone close breaks our trust. The pain of betrayal can leave deep wounds and can sometimes be traumatic, especially when the person who broke our trust is a parent (or childhood caregiver) or a romantic partner. People often respond to betrayal by pulling away from
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If you’ve survived a narcissistic relationship, this post contains 21 stages of a narcissist relationship that will make you feel seen along with narcissitic abuse recovery worksheets PDF. Narcissism as a Coping Mechanism versus Narcissism as a Personality Disorder Today, the words narcissism and narcissistic are widely used in everyday conversation to refer to someone