Do you self-sabotage your relationships? — Many people, including those who were successful, such as Abraham Lincoln and Michelangelo, have committed the crime of self-sabotage. Chronic self-sabotage leads to destructive outcomes in our personal lives and at work. Those who have complex post-traumatic stress disorder often find themselves self-sabotaging. This series and this piece focus on…

Learn to help yourself stay calm — Those with dissociative identity disorder (DID) who live with alters sometimes have difficulty knowing what to do when an alter (or more than one, which is common) gets upset or scared. What do you do to calm them and bring them comfort? This article will focus on soothing your alters…

What they are and how to defeat them — Emotional triggers are something everyone with dissociative identity disorder experiences. During therapy, outside of therapy, and in the oddest places, triggers can throw you into feeling out of control and reliving what happened to your child-self so long ago. This article will examine emotional triggers and how to overcome them. …

Don’t become a statistic — The trauma response causes people not to think but to react emotionally and can be the catalyst for many mental health problems. One of the most severe consequences of trauma is suicidal ideation and attempted or completed suicide. This article is part of a four-part series about suicide and its…

There is a difference Those of us with dissociative identity disorder have many different aspects of ourselves that have been compartmentalized to hold traumatic memories at bay. One of these alters is known as the host, and they fulfill a vital part of the lives of multiples. This article will…

Smiling while dying inside — Most of us have heard of depression and its implications for those who live with it, but have you ever heard the term “silent” or “hidden” depression? This article will explore hidden depression and its causes and symptoms. What is Depression? Considered a mood disorder, depression is a condition that causes feelings of…

It can change your life — Everyone needs validation. We all need someone else to recognize and accept our internal experiences as valid, no matter how different they are. This happens when the other person you speak with listens without judgment to your story. Psychotherapy is where most people find validation. This piece will focus on…

Rejection affects all aspects of your adult life — Everyone has experienced rejection either in their public or private lives. Perhaps your best friend wants some alone time when you want them to go out. You feel put off and rejected. However, sometimes rejection goes very deep and begins in early childhood. This article will focus on rejection and…

How and Where Do You Find a Good Therapist? — Once diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, many people seek help from a therapist. But how do you find a good therapist, and what traits and training should they have to deal with your issues successfully? This article will focus on finding a therapist, what traits to look for, and…