by Shirley Davis | May 29, 2023 | CPTSD, Rejection, Trauma-Informed
It hurts to be rejected. Whether it is a friend, a coworker, or someone you just met, we hate to be rejected. When the people rejecting us are one or both parents, we, as humans, react badly, forming mental health issues within our undeveloped brains. Rejection in...
by Shirley Davis | May 22, 2023 | CPTSD, self trust
In this series on self-trust, we have examined many different aspects of what it means. We have also covered how complex post-traumatic stress disorder affects self-trust and vice versa. This article will focus on how self-trust and how you talk to yourself changes...
by Shirley Davis | May 15, 2023 | self trust, Self-Acceptance
People living with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) often struggle with self-trust Do you trust yourself? Your judgment and your decisions? People living with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) often struggle with self-trust. This is because...
by Shirley Davis | May 8, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, Self Care, self trust, Substance Abuse
Many people lack self-trust, having instead a deep-seated dislike and mistrust of themselves. Those who have experienced complex trauma especially have difficulty accepting themselves and their flaws and have a measured lack of self-esteem. This article will explore...
by Shirley Davis | May 1, 2023 | Addiction, CPTSD
Did you know that soda can be addictive? Soft drinks look harmless and are drunk by millions of people worldwide. Soda has been thought of as a benign substance meant to be enjoyed and served at nearly all restaurants and supermarkets. A few of you reading this...