Many people feel stuck in patterns of behavior they can’t understand or explain. In ways both small and large, they may sabotage their relationships, their careers, even their physical health. And while some people are aware that past trauma can be the root cause of mental health and addiction issues, most don’t realize that traumaRead More
Can you imagine not wanting to fall asleep each night? While such an idea may be hard to fathom under normal circumstances, this can be a very real situation when you’re traumatized. You even may be able to relate as you’re reading this. Unresolved past trauma can negatively impact every aspect of your life, includingRead More
On the surface, it’s easy to separate the body and mind into wholly different categories. You might even believe the emotional pain you’re facing is unrelated to any physical struggles. The truth is, matters of the heart (and mind and soul) are much more powerful than you’d think. If you are just starting your journeyRead More
According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), an estimated 2.3% of people in the U.S. have a lifetime prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Although 2.3% may sound like a small percentage, that percentage represents millions of people in the U.S. alone. Further, as Frontiers in Psychiatry notes, despite being one of the tenRead More
Although it is difficult to pin down the prevalence of attachment issues, it is often tied to trauma. In particular, attachment issues usually develop within adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 63.9% of U.S. adults have reported at least one ACEs, and 17.3% have reported four orRead More
Many people who have experienced trauma or addiction can hold a lot of heavy and difficult emotions. Unfortunately, these emotions can get in the way of living a joyful and meaningful life. Managing anger will help you learn how to regulate your emotions effectively to uncover true success and happiness in recovery. Difficult Emotions andRead More
There is no simple cure for trauma. Just as recovery comes in all shapes and sizes, so does trauma. The effects of trauma go beyond what the naked eye sees and live in your core. These effects can cause you to have unfamiliar responses and feelings. Still, it can be easy to dismiss traumatic andRead More
The early relationships you form in the first stage of your life are critical to your lifelong development. According to the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, a child’s development is supported by their emotional relationship with the important adults in their life. Through your early relationships, you can see clear connections between your early relationshipsRead More
The experiences you endure throughout your life play a significant role in how you function day-to-day. Childhood, in particular, is a formative period in which you develop the tools you need to cope with life. Meanwhile, childhood trauma can disrupt your ability to build coping skills and effectively respond to different situations and interactions. Thus,Read More
As an adult, living with the implications of childhood trauma can make you feel like you are alone in your pain. It can be difficult to imagine that anyone can understand what you have been through or what you are going through now. While everyone’s experiences are unique to them, you are not alone inRead More