trauma
At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.
Am I In A Different Universe Right Now?
I feel like I'm in a different universe as soon as my Mother in-law asks, "Emily when was the last time your family checked on you?" Later that day, my aunt called me and I got back into contact with my mother. I'm not sure of how I feel.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)3 years ago in Psyche
Children's Mental Disorder
Unhealthy relationship in a family as cause of children’s mental disorder, yes or no? Our definitions of family vary from person to person, though if you ask, most will say family is about trust, acknowledgement, learning, solidarity, and love, at the very least. Yet, it would also not be surprising that some of those same individuals could describe periods of childhood in which the family relationships were not healthy. This might be parent to parent relationship, parent to child, or anyone that is close enough in daily life to have familial status. Yes, they could say there were less than ideal relationship dynamics, though adults often do not see their family life as having been ’out of the norm’, usually because they survived it, even when problems of neglect or abuse existed.
By LP Steinbeck3 years ago in Psyche
Survivor of Many Things
The struggles are real, as I feel it everyday. Today, is the first time I ever got to do something on my own in a long time. My husband tries me as though I am a broken wing that always needs to be looked after. As if I am going to break at any moment.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)3 years ago in Psyche
“Why I can NOT be Beautiful?!”
This is my poetic journey for over 20 years with Body Dysmorphia(or Body Dysmorphic Disorder). It may be a content warning with depression, body shame, swear language, anxiety, eating disorders/disordered eating, inner critic, body dysmorphia, trust issues, suicidal thoughts, ableism, sexism, and perfectionism.
By Meghan LeVaughn 3 years ago in Psyche
Unseen Unheard
Feelings arise within me feelings of bitterness when I can't share how I feel so writing how I feel about everything will be shared on this blog, and diaries. The bitter stares of in her eyes, and complaints from the masses like her.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)3 years ago in Psyche
9 tips to treat trauma in your practice and help your patients
The American Psychological Association states that trauma is an emotional response to an event that the person perceives as highly stressful. In most cases, it is an event that, who experiences it, interprets it as a stimulus that puts her life or integrity at risk.
By Nouman ul haq3 years ago in Psyche
