by LWK | Dec 27, 2023 | CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Misdiagnosis of CPTSD is common. The lack of knowledge and understanding of CPTSD is huge. Worst of all, the unwillingness to help and support, within our Healthcare Systems, is heartbreaking. Misdiagnosis Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is frequently...
by Shirley Davis | Dec 25, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, Emotional Wellness, Holiday Stress, Holidays
Christmas and other holidays are upon us. However, with all the holiday cheer and purchasing of presents, there also comes, for many people, a sense of dread. Some people have families of origin that are toxic, and others have no one at all. This article focuses on...
by Shirley Davis | Nov 20, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, Emotional Wellness, self sabotage, Shame
***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. Everyone experiences being overwhelmed at times. Perhaps your job has...
by Robyn Brickel | Oct 26, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
Are your healthcare providers communicating? Do your doctors talk to each other? Are they collaborating with your therapist? Your dietician? If not, it’s time they do! Here’s why… We are all interconnected beings! Parts of us do not exist outside of our whole being. ...
by Erena DiGonis | Oct 19, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Everyone experiences anxiety and stress. Life’s demands and our lived experiences can leave us feeling emotionally overwhelmed and flooded. The good news? You hold the power to hit the pause button and equip yourself with effective tools to regain control in...
by Jesse Donahue | Oct 11, 2023 | ACEs, CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
What does repeated trauma do to our emotions and why can a troubled childhood last a lifetime if not healed? Because experienced, generated emotions are alive! Throughout my entire life, I have not understood emotions, as they have always been a mystery to me. They...
