ptsd

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.

Decades of Trauma
(Content Warning: contains a reference to suicide) For almost the last three decades, I have worked within the U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS).
By Simon Aylwardabout a year ago in Psyche
Does Your Psychological Diagnosis Mean Much Today?
Psychology's delayed reaction to the inhumanity of unitary dominance over collective collaboration has resulted in considerable personal and systemic harms to multiple intersections of race, gender, ability, and social status.
By writemindmattersabout a year ago in Psyche
The Dance of Time
Everything begins with mornings... except for that night, which defied all routines. It felt as if the night itself refused to wait for dawn, unraveling mysteries and questions that couldn't rest. Morning arrived much earlier, with birds restlessly conversing in the dark. Their voices, like scattered notes, resonated with the storm in my mind—doubts and unresolved thoughts swirling relentlessly. Yet, as I listened, those tones became soothing, each like a piano note offering a fragment of clarity. Some notes were confused, others searching, striving to create harmony from life's chaotic entries.
By Emad Beshayabout a year ago in Psyche
Understanding Mental Illness. AI-Generated.
Mental illness is more than just a term; it’s a deeply personal struggle that affects millions of people every day. It encompasses conditions that impact a person’s thoughts, emotions, or mood, often leaving them feeling lost or disconnected from the world around them. The National Alliance on Mental Illness defines mental illness as any condition that disrupts an individual's daily life for a sustained period. Conditions like depression, anxiety, and many others affect not just the person struggling, but their families, friends, and entire communities. It's easy to think of mental illness as something that only affects a small number of people, but in reality, mental health struggles touch nearly everyone at some point in their lives.
By A Freekabout a year ago in Psyche
Fragile Narcissists Are More Dangerous Than The Grandiose.
"A narcissist's criticism is their autobiography" - M. Wakefield. Grandiose or Vulnerable? You can easily identify a grandiose narcissist (GN) after a while, but a fragile/vulnerable narcissist (VN) goes the extra mile to disguise the false-self because their self-worth is so diminished that even the slightest risk of exposure sets them on a tailspin.
By writemindmattersabout a year ago in Psyche
What’s wrong with me. Content Warning.
I was only 8 when the mood swings began, looking back, that was just the beginning. Doctors put it down to early on set puberty. But was it the warning signs of something more sinister. Then when my periods came, at the age of 11 my moods accelerated, swinging this way and that way every single day and week till the week of my period where my mood suddenly calmed. I’d still have the occasional moods swing, but nowhere near as bad as when I was off my period. Then I turned 16, and the mood swings took a sinister turn, I took my first overdose. I felt so very low and depressed that I couldn’t see a way out of my ever desperate situation, so I tried to escape via an OD. I had already been self harming for a year at this point, just scratches so nobody put two and two together, they were all getting five. Till I got myself to the hospital and admitted I needed help. I was given the option of taking fluoxetine or a 3 day stay in the hospitals mental health ward. Well my parents didn’t know what id done and were expecting me home that night, so I chose the pills. Worst mistake ever.
By Jayabout a year ago in Psyche
Truly Criminal Relaxtion. Content Warning.
For a moment I can’t tell if the connection is poor or if my therapist is concentrating on keeping a “neutral” face. Even I know that a neutral face in response to a personal interest you share with your therapist is not a good sign. My words are slowing down and I get quiet. “ I’m listening, go on” my therapist fishes for the rest of the concerning details. “You’re gonna tell me that I have to stop huh?” I wait on the other end of the video call bracing myself for impact. “I will say that this could be contributing to your night terrors and to rule it out… you should probably take a break.” Now logically I know she’s right but I can’t be the only one who loves to grab a snack, some wine, and deep dive into true crime. I know that I’m not.
By Nicole Walkerabout a year ago in Psyche
How To Easily Overcome Social Anxiety..
Social anxiety can feel like a massive roadblock, but with the right strategies, you can navigate through it and embrace social interactions with confidence. Let's explore some practical steps to help you overcome social anxiety.
By amarjeetsingh jandawarabout a year ago in Psyche
The Path to Recovery
Today, I cried. I wasn't planning on crying in my therapy session but isn't that how it always happens? It's never expected when you break down but suddenly you can't breathe, your anxiety is at max capacity and you feel like the last two years didn't even happen for a few minutes. This years resolution? To get mine and my daughter's last name changed. We will right this wrong. I plan to ask for one last thing from my abuser, I want him to sign his rights away to my daughter. We haven't seen him in over a year, my daughter wants nothing to do with him and we both want this fixed. There was a time where I thought him adopting her was going to be so wonderful and he would be an amazing father to her but now I realize the truth. The adoption was always a mistake and I shouldn't have let it happen. However, we can't judge ourselves for things we didn't know at the time right? We can't judge ourselves for not knowing there was a monster lying under the surface. I can say there were a million red flags and I should've known but does that help anything now? No, I suppose not. It is what it is and this is a wrong I will right. My daughter will have her birth last name back and so will I. My daughter and son will have the same last name again and I will go back to my maiden name. However, the thought of having to see my abuser again has my nerves shot. The tears stream as I remember the fear. Those last few days I was truly afraid for mine and my children's lives. Every chance he got I was berated, verbally assaulted, ridiculed, called names and told he wished I were dead. It was never ending. My children were spoiled rotten brats and I had made them that way. The horrible things that were spat at me those last few weeks I'll never forget. It comes in flashes as I try to calm down...
By Lindsey Altomabout a year ago in Psyche
Self Soothing. Content Warning.
When I hear the phrase self-soothing, I think of a skill many adults expect infants and toddlers to learn so that they don't "need" as much from us.
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a year ago in Psyche
Unleashing Healing Power: The Transformative Experience of EMDR Intensives. AI-Generated.
Imagine unlocking the potential for profound healing in a fraction of the time it typically takes. Welcome to the world of EMDR intensives, where deep, transformative work can happen in just a few focused sessions. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic approach known for its effectiveness in treating trauma, anxiety, and other emotional distress. When delivered as an intensive, EMDR takes on a new dimension, offering accelerated healing and remarkable results.
By Roshan Leeabout a year ago in Psyche
Understanding The Relationship Between Psychoneuroimmunology and Childhood Trauma : Why It Matters
Childhood psychosocial stressors can impact the development of the immune system, which can then affect the development of the brain and its long-term functioning due to the two-way relationship between the immune system and the brain. Psychoneuroimmunology of early-life stress can provide a novel framework for comprehending and treating psychopathology associated with childhood trauma, based on observational human studies and experimental animal models. Remarkably, several incidents involved once-healthy people who became mentally ill despite not having any physical injuries—the so-called "railway spine."
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Psyche