Dissociation, Depersonalization & Derealization in Women
Dissociation, Depersonalization & Derealization in Women If you’re in an immediate crisis or at risk of harming yourself, call 988 (US) or your local emergency number. This guide is educational and not a diagnosis. “Dissociation” is an umbrella term for disconnects in awareness, memory, or sense of self. Two common experiences are depersonalization (you…
Read MoreCPTSD vs. Borderline Personality Disorder
CPTSD vs. Borderline Personality Disorder: Clear Differences for Women If you’re in an immediate crisis or at risk of harming yourself, call 988 (US) or your local emergency number. This guide is educational and not a diagnosis. CPTSD and BPD can look similar (big emotions, relationship pain), and anxiety can overlap with both.…
Read MoreAttachment, Trust, and Intimacy with CPTSD
Intimacy and Trauma: Attachment Styles and Trust with CPTSD If you’re in immediate danger or at risk of harming yourself, call 988 (US) or your local emergency number. This guide is educational and not a diagnosis. CPTSD can cause a shift in relationships towards certain attachment styles, including anxious, avoidant, or mixed. Healing begins…
Read MoreCPTSD Fawn Response: People-Pleasing and Relearning Boundaries
CPTSD Fawn Response: People-Pleasing After Trauma and Relearning Boundaries If you’re in immediate danger or at risk of harming yourself, call 988 (US) or your local emergency number. This guide is educational and not a diagnosis. “Fawn” or “fawning” is a threat response. Often overlooked in favor of the more recognizable “fight” or “flight”,…
Read MoreEmotional Flashbacks in Women
Emotional Flashbacks in Women: What They Are & How to Handle Them If you’re in an immediate crisis or at risk of harming yourself, call 988 (US) or your local emergency number. This guide is educational and not a diagnosis. Emotional flashbacks are sudden waves of fear, shame, or “I’m in trouble,” often without…
Read MoreTrauma & Sleep: Stopping Nightmares and Insomnia in CPTSD
Trauma & Sleep: Stopping Nightmares and Insomnia in CPTSD If you’re in immediate crisis or at risk of harming yourself, call 988 (US) or your local emergency number now. This guide is educational and not a diagnosis. Trauma changes how the brain and body handle arousal, threat detection, and sleep. That’s why many women…
Read MoreHow to Stop Negative Thoughts Related to Trauma
How to Stop Negative Thoughts Related to Trauma Negative thoughts are one of the most common symptoms people experience after trauma. Whether they show up as self-blame, worst-case thinking, or constant anxiety about what might go wrong, these thoughts can feel relentless. But how can you stop negative thoughts and patterns? It might…
Read More5 Signs You’re Healing from Trauma
5 Signs You’re Healing From Trauma Recovering from trauma doesn’t follow a straight path. It often unfolds in waves—some days forward, some days back. But even in the hardest moments, there are clear signs that healing is happening. Recognizing these signals can bring hope and motivation during your recovery journey. Whether you’ve experienced emotional…
Read MoreTop 10 Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers in the U.S. (2025)
Top 10 Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers in the U.S. (2025) If you’re looking for a residential mental health treatment center, either for yourself or someone you love, you’ve likely realized just how hard it is to separate true mental health expertise from rehab-style programs that list mental health as an add-on. This…
Read MoreOutpatient vs. Residential Mental Health Treatment
Outpatient vs. Residential Mental Health Treatment: How to Choose the Right Level of Care If you’re seeking mental health treatment for yourself or someone you love, the first big question often isn’t what kind of therapy—it’s what level of care. Should you start with outpatient sessions? Or is it time for something more…
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