ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
- Top Story - April 2024
Hidden Costs and Lasting Shame of Financial Abuse
I’ve always been responsible with my money. I have a job that pays decently, although (like many in our inflated economy) I should definitely be making more for what I do. I regularly check my credit score. I don’t eat out much, nor do I spend frivolously on non-essentials.
Veronica WrenPublished 24 days ago in Psyche Lesser Known Abuse Tactics Silencing Victims
For half a decade, my every thought and action were heavily monitored and dissected by my abusive partner. Every step, every decision about my body, who I was allowed to contact, even the things I thought were mercilessly scrutinized and controlled.
Veronica WrenPublished 25 days ago in PsycheExploring the Influence of Childhood Experiences on the Psyche
Childhood experiences play a pivotal role in shaping an individual's psyche. These formative years are a crucial period for emotional, cognitive, and social development. Various psychological theories suggest that early experiences can significantly impact an individual's personality, behavior, and mental health later in life. In this article, we will delve into the intricate ways in which childhood experiences influence the psyche, drawing from both psychological research and real-life examples.
BLESSING COOLPublished 25 days ago in PsycheRun for Your Life
Is it me, or does every runner have a traumatic backstory about how running saved their lives? I’d tried to leave him once after discovering he’d been cheating on me with multiple women. Friends of mine, actually.
Veronica WrenPublished 26 days ago in PsycheA Peer Supporter's Guide to Understanding the Definition of Progress in Our Mental Health Journey's
I used to be just like many of you out there, believing that persistent, challenging thoughts and feelings meant I was either regressing or not moving forward quickly enough in managing my ADHD and generalized anxiety. However, I've learned that our conventional 'in with the good, out with the bad' philosophy, while appealing, oversimplifies the complex realities of our mental health challenges.
Sandy PacePublished 29 days ago in PsycheWhere Did My Life Go?
"Where did my life go?" This is a question that keeps popping up in my mind again and again many years after my traumatic past life ended.
Carol TownendPublished 29 days ago in PsycheVerbal Abuse, Humiliation Tactics, and Intimate Partner Violence
You’re at a dive bar with your boyfriend and his aggressively shitty friends. It’s their usual, rowdy scene, although it’s never really been yours. You’re an introvert who’s learned to manage in a crowd, but you much prefer a smaller group setting. Honestly, you’re mostly there to appease and babysit a violent alcoholic.
Veronica WrenPublished 30 days ago in PsycheMastering Adaptability: Strategies for Enhancing Emotional Agility & Building Resilience.
Mental flexibility is the cornerstone of improving mental health. But what exactly does it entail? In the complex landscape of mental health, one trait stands out as a fundamental cornerstone — Flexibility. The theory posits that at the core of mental health lies flexibility. A healthy individual who possesses flexibility in the psyche allows for growth and resilience. Many factors contribute to flexibility in the psyche. However, adaptability stands out as a key component of flexibility in the psyche. It’s the secret sauce for navigating life’s twists and turns with grace.
Lady Lavinia DasaniPublished about a month ago in Psyche8 Fear Conditioning Tactics That Taught Me Not to Trust Love
The idea of falling in love again is bonkers to me, something I feel is a well-informed opinion. It’s not that I don’t believe love is real. I’ve felt it. I feel it. Deep down, I’m nothing if not a sappy, helpless pile of romantic mush. An easy target.
Veronica WrenPublished about a month ago in PsycheDissecting a CPTSD Nightmare
My traumatized brain is mean as hell to me. Nightmares are a regular occurrence for me, a thrilling side-effect of my CPTSD, but this particular one had been nagging at me all day. As I recounted the heart-pounding details to my partner the next morning, I began to see the meaning through the seemingly random chaos.
Veronica WrenPublished about a month ago in PsycheThings I Refuse to Feel Guilty About Doing in My Mental Health Journey
A few weeks ago, I found myself reflecting on my mental health journey since the relapse I experienced nearly a year ago. Instead of succumbing to feelings of shame, I discovered a sense of pride in my progress. Despite the setback of experiencing a relapse for the first time in five years, it served as motivation for me to confront other challenges and obstacles that I had been avoiding in my mental health recovery journey.
Sandy PacePublished about a month ago in PsycheThe Past Awakened/ Distorted Reality book 1
*You can find this story in full on Tapas and Wattpad Typing away on my laptop, my goal is to get this post done today. I'm running late on my deadline. Usually I try to get a blog post published twice a week, but this week has been a bit off. Still, I persist to stay on schedule. Blogging is something I found more enjoyable than doing the jobs I had before. Something where I don't have to worry about others' rules and I get the freedom to build the structure that works best for me. Where my bad days can happen without fear that I have to push myself to do something that feels overwhelming or too hard in those moments. So being my own boss in a way is what I knew I wanted to strive for.
Sarah J. BethanyPublished about a month ago in Psyche