by Jesse Donahue | May 9, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
From where do I come, and what do my own eyes see, and perceive in my world? Let us be clear: it is a personal choice for individuals to awaken from their societal slumber and commit to doing the right thing, a decision made consciously to become a better person....
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 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 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 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....
