by Erena DiGonis | Sep 12, 2023 | Anxiety, Guest Contributor
Introduction: We all deal with anxiety – that mix of nerves, restlessness, and worries that can make life feel overwhelming. No surprise, anxiety is the most common mental health diagnosis in the United States. Anxiety can look different in everyone, especially if you...
by Vicky Robson | Sep 12, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mindfulness
Hi, I am Vicky a new guest writer with CPTSD Foundation.I understand first-hand how complex trauma can take your life from under your feet, causing adomino effect on your work, family life, and daily living.I have always been a creative person and even as a child, I...
by LWK | Sep 8, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Guest Contributor
Many people in the UK and other countries have little understanding of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) outside of veterans. Even more, people have absolutely no knowledge of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) A.K.A Complex Trauma. Those who have...
by Penny Payton | Sep 6, 2023 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Why is no one talking about our lack of emotional training? Even as trauma moves into the forefront, there is still a long way to go when it comes to informing others, especially those who don’t take trauma into consideration at all. Unfortunately, the lifestyle that...
by Lee Frost | Sep 5, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
When Sinéad O’Connor’s The Lion and the Cobra was released in 1987, I was an exchange student spending my senior year of high school in West Berlin, Germany. My mom and stepdad sent me the cassette tape and I was instantly drawn to her unique voice and most of all,...
by Cyndi Bennett | Aug 31, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Getting Prepared to Manage Your Triggers One of the most common and challenging tasks a survivor has to deal with daily is managing trauma triggers, especially in the workplace. I have said this often and will continue saying it…triggers abound in the workplace. How...
