PTSD

This post contains the childhood trauma test (ACEs Test) and practical steps to adverse childhood experiences recovery. The initial trauma of a young child may go underground, but it will return to haunt us. —James Garbarino 3 Types of Stress There are three types of stress: good stress, tolerable stress, and toxic stress (McEwen 2017).

This post contains some of the best techniques for dissociation. What Is Dissociation? Dissociation is a psychological defense mechanism that involves disconnecting from one’s thoughts, feelings, memories, and surroundings. It is often described as a feeling of being disconnected or detached from reality. Dissociation can occur in response to trauma, stress, anxiety, and other emotional

This post contains a list of complex PTSD triggers in relationships along with helpful tips to deal with them. What Is Complex PTSD? Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a psychological disorder that can develop in individuals who have experienced prolonged and repeated traumatic events, particularly within the context of interpersonal relationships. While similar to

This post contains signs stuck in freeze response as well as helpful tips to ‘unfreeze’ yourself. What Is the Freeze Response? The freeze response, also known as tonic immobility, is a natural physiological and psychological reaction to perceived threat or trauma. When faced with danger, our bodies have evolved to respond in various ways, including

Is oversharing a trauma response? Read on to find out. Is Oversharing A Trauma Response? Oversharing can indeed be a trauma response, as it is often linked to an individual’s attempt to cope with and process past traumatic experiences. This behavior manifests when a person shares intimate or sensitive information about themselves without appropriate boundaries