by Heidi Fischer | Jun 28, 2022 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Self-Acceptance
This article was originally Published on The Mighty. I opened my eyes and the first thought that popped in my head was: “I do not want to get out of bed.” The classic morning refrain for us countless many. After 40 minutes of arguing with myself, I pushed my way...
by Heidi Fischer | Jun 15, 2022 | Complex PTSD Healing, Depression, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
This post was originally published on The Mighty. Congratulations on starting your dream job, for making a new friend, or for finally perfecting home-baked bread! You are amazing! Yes, cheers are in order! After all… You do feel happy…*shifty eyes*…*ominous...
by Heidi Fischer | Jun 7, 2022 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Post Traumatic Growth
This article was originally published on The Mighty in April 2021. A few years ago, I admitted myself to get some inpatient support for my mental health. If you aren’t aware, part of that process tends to involve multiple lengthy interviews, commonly undertaken by...
by Heidi Fischer | May 11, 2022 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Triggers
This article was originally published on The Mighty, in April 2021. I’ve experienced this particular trigger twice in recent years, and I really haven’t heard others speak on it. So, as per my usual fashion, I feel the need to share it with ya’ll in hopes folks can...
by Heidi Fischer | May 5, 2022 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Depression, Guest Contributor, The Brain and CPTSD, Treatment, Treatment for CPTSD
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or rTMS for short, has been around for quite a while. It is a mental health treatment that was developed in 1985. It hasn’t entered into mainstream practice in a lot of places just yet, but it is gaining popularity. Up...
