by Charlene Kwan | Jan 29, 2021 | CPTSD, CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Emotional Flashbacks, Guest Contributor, Symptoms of CPTSD, What is CPTSD
It’s been years since she broke free from being either goddess of the universe or scum of the earth – usually the latter more than the former. On one hand, she was bestowed extravagant devotion to the point of embarrassment. Conversely, without warning, a cloak of...
by Dr. Annie Tanasugarn | Dec 25, 2020 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, CPTSD and PTSD, CPTSD Research, Guest Contributor, Mindfulness, Symptoms of CPTSD
Trauma can affect a person’s emotional, physical, and psychological well-being in various ways. Because the trauma experienced may be unique to an individual, their response to a traumatic event is also unique and may include: flashbacks; trouble sleeping; avoidance...
by Jess | Dec 2, 2020 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and PTSD, Dissociation and CPTSD, Emotional Flashbacks, Emotional Wellness, Symptoms of CPTSD
Trigger Warning: be kind to yourself as you read. In addition, This guest post does contain language that some may not feel comfortable reading. What is there to say about emotions? In the life of a Traumatized Motherfucker… a whole lot. They’re either here, making...
by Nikky Perry | Jul 30, 2020 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Symptoms of CPTSD
So much of the suffering in our world can be prevented and healed through education. Through my training with IFS Institute as an IFS Informed Coach, my work in becoming a certified coach, and my own experience getting past Complex-PTSD, I’ve learned that anxiety and...
by Dan | Jun 18, 2020 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Dissociation and CPTSD, Emotional Flashbacks, Grief, Healthy Relationships, Men's Mental Health, Mindfulness, Outer Critic, Symptoms of CPTSD, The Brain and CPTSD
My Amygdala: A Love Story (Part I) This is not your average love story, but I think it’s a love story nonetheless. It begins with desperation and jealousy, with insecurity and fear; fear of loss of love. It begins with horror at the thought of being shamed,...
by Shirley Davis | Nov 4, 2019 | CPTSD Research, Men's Mental Health, Symptoms of CPTSD
For many years, mental health professionals and the general public alike have studied and applied symptoms of CPTSD as related to women. However, men react differently to the stressors that cause complex post-traumatic stress disorder and are often either shamed for...
