by Sylvie Rouhani | Mar 1, 2024 | Borderline Personality Disorder, CPTSD, CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, CPTSD and Self-Harm, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Depression, Gaslighting, Nightmares, Recovery, Religion and Trauma
In 2014, following a chain of traumatic events, and a serious mental health crisis, I was introduced to a new scheme in Lewisham Borough (South East London – UK) for homeless individuals needing mental health support, while waiting for social accommodation...
by Shirley Davis | Nov 27, 2023 | CPTSD, CPTSD and Self-Harm
***Trigger Warning*** This article includes an honest discussion about self-harming behavior. No triggering information is shared, but it is a highly triggering topic to some. Caution is advised. We have published many articles on complex post-traumatic stress...
by Shirley Davis | Oct 30, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and Self-Harm
***Trigger Warning*** This article includes an honest discussion about self-harming behavior. No triggering information is shared, but it is a topic that is highly triggering to some. Caution is advised. Self-harming behaviors leave lasting scars and often feelings of...
by Julie Faruba | Jun 8, 2023 | CPTSD and Self-Harm, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Depression, Guest Contributor, Hope, Hypervigilance, Recovery, Substance Abuse, Suicide Prevention
Hello everyone! My name is Julie, and I am joining the CPTSD Foundation as a blog contributor. Allow me to introduce myself. I am first and foremost a writer. I write under the pen name Just Julie. I am also an entrepreneur, a mental health patient advocate, a human...
by Jeff Spiteri | Jan 10, 2023 | ACEs, CPTSD and Self-Harm, Guest Contributor, Sexual Abuse
My journey with mental health has always been a revolving door of experimentation with practices and tools. Just as we change inevitably so do our needs and the tools we use to meet those needs. For me, grounding has been paramount to my healing and day-to-day health...
by Sylvie Rouhani | Nov 30, 2022 | ACEs, Anger, Anxiety, CPTSD, CPTSD and Self-Harm, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Listening, Mental Health Advocacy, Self-Acceptance, Trauma-Informed
Just as suicidal ideation is now openly discussed, so is self-harming. Unfortunately, those who need emotional and physical support, are being shamed and labelled as attention-seeking. Some call it a cry for help. So, why isn’t there more support and care for...
