Helping Alleviate PTSD, ADHD, and Anxiety

The funny thing about both anxiety and C-PTSD is that it’s often difficult to tell where one ends and the other begins. I’ve spoken a lot in previous articles …

A symptom of abuse that I’ve alluded to in past articles, and that has a specific relation to one’s growth as an adult, is the sense of paralysis resulting …

I’ve reached the point in my life where I honestly don’t know what I’d do without my therapist. To qualify that statement: I’m fully aware of all of my …

One of the symptoms of PTSD (but especially Complex PTSD, most often caused by an individual or a group of individuals) which I feel needs to be talked about …

I’m sure it comes as no surprise that, as a trauma survivor with chronic anxiety who spent years learning the delicate art of people-pleasing to survive an abusive environment, …

This morning when I woke up pain wished me “good morning.” My scar decided it was a marvel time to hurt me. The damn thing rarely causes me problems …

I follow a lot of mental health, PTSD, abuse, recovery and positivity pages on social media, particularly Facebook. One post that’s been gaining a (perhaps unfortunately unsurprising) amount of …

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a mental health condition that arises from having undergone long-term, consistent situational trauma. It’s common in victims of sex trafficking and prolonged hostage …

I grew up in a house where I constantly had to walk on eggshells. Any sudden loud noises would provoke an over-the-top shout from my dad, followed by a …

If you actively avoid any sort of conflict, or if you’re extra sensitive to changes in another person’s mood, tone or facial expressions, or if you’re afraid of other …