trauma
At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.
Attachment Styles Uncovered
Imagine going on a date and not just seeing a person, but a blueprint of their heart. Attachment theory deciphers this blueprint, revealing how early bonds with caregivers set the stage for adult romance.
Iris ErdilePublished about a month ago in PsycheHealthy vs. Narcissistic Ghosting.
Ghosting is a form of stonewalling considered one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse in romantic relationships. Ghosting and stonewalling are avoidance defence strategies that break emotional bonds, lead to conflict, dysfunction, and eventual destruction of a relationship.
writemindmattersPublished about a month ago in PsycheCultivating the Garden of Youth
Title: The Enchanting Tapestry of the Garden of Youth: A Comprehensive Exploration into Holistic Well-Being Introduction:
Manh NguyễnPublished about a month ago in Psyche8 Transformative Journal Prompts for Abuse Survivors
When I was first diagnosed with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), I felt confused, overwhelmed, and alone. I’d escaped my abusive relationship of five years only to learn that, in many ways, I may never be completely free.
Veronica WrenPublished about a month ago in PsycheSexually Harassed by a Fellow Officer
Law enforcement is a profession that demands dedication, integrity, and a commitment to serving communities without judgment or discrimination…
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in Psyche4 Ways My CPTSD Brain is Annoying as Hell Today
Don’t look at me like that. I do all of the healthy, self-care ish they tell you to do when you’re traumatized. I stretch, practice my breathing, stay active, go to therapy, medicate, and on and on forever.
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in Psyche- Top Story - March 2024
When the Demons Come to Play...
Who do you think you're fooling? I know you're here and I know that you were invited although not by me. You follow me through the hallway whilst you and your friends cling to the walls like unwanted spiders. You make no sound but I can feel your heaviness. I reach the door to my and my husband's bedroom and hesitate. The tension in the air is so thick I could cut it with a knife. He lies just behind this door, sleeping as usual. Lately, if he's not sleeping then he's working or drinking or something else entirely. I keep trying to help him but I keep getting the feeling that he may be too far gone. I keep getting this sinking feeling that he likes the darkness. I'm scared he's the one who asked you here.
Lindsey AltomPublished 2 months ago in Psyche The Public Health Issue of Nightmares
I have this recurring nightmare, and it’s really boring. Don’t get me wrong, it’s terrifying, it just happens so often that I’m sick of it. Enduring the stress can feel more exhausting than staying up all night. Whether purposefully or not, I often do that instead.
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in PsycheAssuage
Today I'm Angry. My therapist would be so proud. I'm not an angry person, my defaults typically land me somewhere between Sad & Grief-Stricken. But she's been encouraging me to lean into the Anger of it all. Sounds like weird advice maybe, but to the deeply Depressed sometimes we need a little flame to spark our fire back up, fuel the parts of ourselves we thought we lost long ago.
Hayley MattoPublished 2 months ago in PsycheReclaiming the Wheel from Trauma
Your traumatized brain is a lot like your beloved first car. It should be treated with the same energy of acceptance, warmth, and reverence.
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in PsycheBrushes of Resilience
Charlie remained at the intersection of his life, encompassed by the garbage of broken dreams and the reverberations of a daily existence once loaded up with sureness. It was a second carved in misfortune, the sort that tests the actual texture of one's presence.
- Top Story - March 2024
Mother of 1000 Orphans
When prompted to write about an inspirational woman, Sindhutai Sapkal immediately came to mind. This woman’s story profoundly altered my life for the better. The example she set shifted my psychology in ways I am certain many decades of therapy could not have achieved.
Kayleigh Fraser ✨Published 2 months ago in Psyche