If you suffer from PTSD as a result of abuse, it is important as you venture into your healing journey to do a couple of things. These are necessary for growth, and they are essential to be able to heal effectively. Hang on to these tools and revisit them as often as is needed. Don’t […]
Post-Traumatic Stress and Borderline Personality Disorder are Eerily Interrelated
There is growing evidence that those who experience trauma are at an increased risk of developing borderline personality disorder (BPD). Unfortunately, the association between the two has long been left unacknowledged. However, in recent years, some clinicians have expressed an interest in adding BPD to the list of trauma-spectrum disorders. This might induce some panic […]
Post-trauma Recovery: Second-guessing Ourselves
Those who have lived through trauma understand the detrimental effects which continue to plague us even after the chaos has ceased and we’ve moved into post-trauma recovery. Often, trauma is caused by another individual, and this individual used tactics to ensure we were left second-guessing everything about ourselves in order to maintain control. After all, […]
Pulled from the Wreckage – Now What? Practice Saying “Thank You.”
Sometimes, when we’ve been put through the ringer and make it to the other side, we forget to remember to thank those who helped to pull us from the wreckage. This is to be expected, right? It’s human nature to be egocentric and become so focused on our own trials and tribulations, it’s difficult to […]
Is Narcissistic Abuse Physical? Not Always.
In learning more about what it means to be a victim or survivor of narcissistic abuse, you may find yourself asking the question – is narcissistic abuse physical? It can be, but not always. Narcissists prefer to fly just below the radar and avoid being caught. This means they are more likely to use abusive […]
Toxic Relationships: Stop Justifying Away Emotional Hell and Heartbreak
So, how do you know that a relationship has become toxic? How much is enough? When should you walk away? Everyone is different. Every situation is different. Everyone has a unique set of values, morals, ideologies and a certain tolerance threshold that makes up one’s individual identity. Therefore, in considering when it’s appropriate to leave […]