by Elizabeth Woods | Jan 8, 2025 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Guest Contributor
My name is Elizabeth, and I am a survivor of CSA and horrific trauma. I write because I want to raise awareness to people of what it is like to live with Complex PTSD, after a life of abuse. In this blog, I want to address the trauma response that so many survivors...
by Jennifer DiOrio | Dec 5, 2024 | CPTSD
The physical and emotional changes associated with perimenopause and menopause can be overwhelming. Struggles with falling or staying asleep, fatigue, brain fog, hot and cold flashes, mood swings, anxiety, and a loss of motivation are common [1, 2, 3]. Unfortunately,...
by Robyn Brickel | Sep 2, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional, Mindfulness, Self Regulation
When feeling emotionally triggered or activated, we all have developed ways to ‘feel better’. For some, that is getting back into ourselves—being back in our bodies or getting to a calmer state. This is called emotional regulation, where we attempt to bring ourselves...
by Tonia Cordi | Aug 28, 2024 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
Letting go comes in many forms, and letting go of denial can be an important one. It means letting go of what’s stopping you from facing fear, anxiety, isolation, and disconnection and growing and fully embracing your power. Fear and anxiety play a role in the short...
by Rachel Grant | Dec 12, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Holiday Stress, Holidays
It’s that time of year when we face a whirlwind of holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa — oy!These holidays can demand a lot of our energy, time, and people points. They can also be a time of loneliness and challenges with...
