by Natalie Rose | May 8, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Feeling Good Enough, Guest Contributor, Healing Self-Shame, Post Traumatic Growth, Self Care, Self-Acceptance
Did you know that mirrors hide our deep, dark secrets? I was driving through East Texas one sunny morning in January for my tiny home retreat. (A tiny home was my spontaneous idea to minimize distractions and focus on myself to kickstart my healing journey.) I stopped...
by Emily Larson | May 7, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Mindfulness, Money & Healthcare, Self Care
Throughout the blurry state of being continuously sedated, I wandered through the pale, cold halls of the hospitals, the bus rides to and from weekly case management and therapy appointments, still not cured of my “ailments.” From the ages of 14-19, I was continuously...
by STAR Network | May 6, 2024 | CPTSD, Dr. Jamie Huysman, TAR ANON, TAR Network
In the journey of life, few roles are as demanding and emotionally taxing as that of a caregiver, especially when it involves navigating through high-conflict situations. TAR Anon™, a beacon of support and healing, stands ready to offer solace and empowerment to those...
by Caviello Lynsey P. | May 6, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I am posting a series of articles about the mental health disorders that dominate my daily life: complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). First and foremost, I share my...
by Rachel Grant | May 3, 2024 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Healing from Toxic Shame
Hoover Elementary School sat on the top of a hill in my small town of Oklahoma. The u-shaped building made for a great raceway as little feet puttered quickly from gym to classroom, art room, lunch room, and playground, with teachers inevitably shouting, “Slow...
by Roseanne Reilly | May 2, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
In the intricate tapestry of our lives, experiences both joyful and challenging, shape the way we perceive and interact with the world within us and around us. For many, navigating the aftermath of trauma can cast a shadow over the simplest and seemingly innocent...
by Beth Alford | May 1, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
Without a doubt, the most helpful thing I have learned in therapy is to pay attention – to notice what comes up in my body and emotions during the normal course of a day. The smallest shifts can be indicators that something isn’t right, symptoms of a...
by STAR Network | Apr 30, 2024 | Dr. Jamie Huysman, TAR Network, TAR Tales
In recognition of Mental Health & Trauma Awareness Month, TAR Network™ is proud to announce the launch of TAR Anon™ worldwide! Together with CPTSD Foundation and WeHealUS, we are creating an international fellowship aimed at aiding recovery from Toxic Abusive...
by Susan Pollard | Apr 30, 2024 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
Note: The following information is from my book Unlocking the Puzzle of PTSD and is copyright-protected but may be used for educational purposes, with acknowledgment of the source of the contents.The Amygdala: The Amygdala in the brain stores memories of fear. On a...
by Paul Michael Marinello | Apr 29, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Mental Health Awareness, Self Care
From the National Alliance of Mental Health: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions....
