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Like most who have Complex PTSD, I have other medical conditions that impact me day to day. During a recent appointment with my concussion specialist, she asked me to start tracking my brain fog symptoms. I'll admit, I've heard the term but hadn't really given it a lot of thought. In my mind, I...
Trigger Warning: This blog post discusses suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide, with significant increases in certain populations, particularly among young people, veterans, and certain ethnic groups. The World Health Organization...
Trauma can profoundly impact a person’s mental and physical well-being. While some individuals vividly remember their traumatic experiences, others may have blocked or repressed these memories. Surprisingly, the absence of conscious recollection does not always shield a person from...
Today is International Day of Friends, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those special people we choose to have in our lives. True friends, especially as adults, are rare and precious gems. I deeply value the friends I have and hold dear the memories of those I've lost to illness. My journey...
Absenteeism in the workplace is often viewed through the lens of productivity and efficiency. When an employee frequently misses work, it can disrupt team dynamics, delay projects, and strain resources. However, beneath the surface of absenteeism often lies a complex web of personal struggles,...
Trauma can leave deep scars, invisible to the eye but profoundly felt within. It reshapes our sense of self, warping perceptions of safety and trust. Among its many guises, trauma often manifests through layers of shame and vulnerability, emotions that intertwine to form a complex web of inner...
Anyone who follows me knows that I’m a “Swiftie.” As a trauma coach, a song on her latest album, The Tortured Poet’s Department (TTPD), hit home for me – I Can Do It With A Broken Heart. Some of the lyrics describe the familiar behavior of a high-functioning trauma...
Growing up, I faced a recurring challenge of headaches that kept me home from school more often than I would have liked. It wasn't about playing hooky; these headaches were real, and they've persisted into my adult life, exacerbated by a head injury along the way. When I stayed home, my routine...
As a child, I loved arts & crafts. Somehow, over the years, I lost trust in my artistic abilities. About 10 years ago, I started going to Muse Paint Bar once a month to attend a painting session. My daughter introduced me to the studio and I loved it. I even went alone when no one else...
June is PTSD Awareness Month. A month dedicated to increasing understanding and awareness of PTSD and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). C-PTSD is a condition that often goes unrecognized despite its profound impact on those who suffer from it.
What is Complex PTSD?
Complex PTSD,...
