It’s a normal part of life — Grief is an emotion that no human is spared. We lose a loved one and spend the rest of our lives thinking about them when something familiar triggers them back to life. This article will examine grief, its stages, and how we must learn to accept it as part of…

It’s not your simple depression — Depression is a common ailment in our ever more complicated world. You feel down and may weep for a few days until whatever triggered your depression is somewhat reconciled, and you move on. This is not the case with major depressive disorder (MDD). People who have MDD are not able…

Relationships are complicated. No one would argue with that. — Learning about someone else’s quirks, needs, and boundaries is complicated, and sometimes the other person doesn’t reciprocate your interest. This article will explore the doormat in a dysfunctional relationship and how to build healthy boundaries to protect yourself. Just What is a Doormat? One definition of a doormat is a person who allows others to…

Building and maintaining a healthy life — Growing up in an abusive home, many survivors weren’t allowed to stand up for themselves; sometimes, doing so was dangerous. This lack of autonomy leaves survivors struggling with building and maintaining healthy boundaries. People who have formed complex post-traumatic stress disorder also have problems with boundaries. It is a part…

Dealing with DID issues is exhausting — Dealing with the issues that surround dissociative identity disorder (DID) and complex trauma is very difficult. The memories, alters, and therapy tends to fill our days with never-ending trauma leading to burnout. This article will focus on burnout with its signs and symptoms and ways to help yourself when you…

It is tough but critical for a peaceful life — Complex relational trauma is the cause of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, a mental health issue that alters lives. Many people have experienced complex relational trauma but have no idea how to manage or treat it. This article shall focus on this type of trauma and a specialist in treating it…

One Method of Psychotherapy — There is much interest mentioned lately on our platform of people wanting to know more about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This piece is devoted to exploring EMDR and how it can benefit someone living with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). The Struggles of Someone Affected by Complex Post-Traumatic…

Gaining Hope During Healing — I am sorry I haven’t written on my blog for a while. I was very sick with RSV, the virus infecting many children. I’m better now, but I began to think about the topic of hope while I was sick. This article will focus on hope for those who live…

A Hard Combination to Live With — By now, if you have been reading our blog, you have heard about the distressing symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and some of its coexisting diagnoses. However, you may not be aware that the same type of childhood trauma that causes CPTSD causes many other mental illnesses. In…