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...
by Cyndi Bennett | Apr 25, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Post Traumatic Growth, PTSD, Trauma, Treatment, Treatment for CPTSD, Trust
I just returned from traveling on business, where I facilitated an offsite for a project I am working on. My boss and co-workers accompanied me, and it turned out great. While there, I had an interesting experience that I want to share because I’m pretty sure I’m not...
by Shirley Davis | Apr 24, 2023 | Addiction, Body Chemistry, CPTSD
You have probably heard of addictions to alcohol, work, and prescription drugs, but have you ever considered addiction to sugar? Sugar addiction is a real problem, especially in the developed world, causing many physical ailments and co-occurring with some mental...
by Cyndi Bennett | Apr 13, 2023 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the tasks you have to perform at work to the point that you can’t get even one of them done? Have you ever taken on too much work because you didn’t want to disappoint someone or let them down? Have you ever had difficulty saying...
by Heidi Fischer | Apr 11, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and Inner Child Work, Guest Contributor
What do 90’s Mcdonalds’ toys, vintage ceramic rabbits, Lego sets, Star Wars memorabilia, and an enormous amount of Care Bears items all have in common? They bring me joy… And I don’t care what anyone thinks about it. Yes, I’m a 40-year-old adult and my home is so full...
by Belinda Pyle | Apr 7, 2023 | Anxiety, Building Resilience in Healing, Combat Trauma, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Depression, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Healthy Relationships, Hope, Life Management Skills, Post Traumatic Growth, PTSD, Recovery, Relationships, Self Care, Self-Acceptance, Symptoms of CPTSD, Trauma
The stigma surrounding medications for mental illness often drives people away from what they need most. Many people innocently say, “I hate taking medications” or “I would never take them”. Isn’t it lovely that some people have a choice? People who don’t need...
