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Is processing trauma only about talking of the past? No, it's more than that

When we carry a lot of unaddressed trauma within us, it can be difficult for us to open up or be vulnerable. People often believe that processing unaddressed trauma involves being able to talk of the past. However – it is a lot more than that. Therapist Lauren Baird shared a few tips.(Unsplash)

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Published on Sep 04, 2024 05:31 PM IST

Trauma of dysfunctional homes: 5 signs that you grew up invalidated

Trauma can often show up in the body as physical symptoms.

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Published on Aug 27, 2024 06:15 PM IST

Is your brain on trauma? Therapist shares 5 signs

When we carry unaddressed trauma for a long time, it starts to affect the way we think, behave and respond. The brain also gets into the effect of the trauma and impacts the thoughts and perspectives. Therapist Linda Meredith shared a few signs that we should look out for, when our brain is in trauma.(Unsplash)

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Published on Aug 23, 2024 04:53 PM IST

Bizarre symptoms that are actually unprocessed trauma: Therapist explains

Abandonment wound gives us the fear of abandonment and makes us feel separation anxiety – this happens from the trauma of being abandoned as a child. (Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 17, 2024 05:10 PM IST

Do you react intensely to criticism? Here's how its connected to trauma

Criticism can be interpreted by the brain as a threat – thereby activating the fight or flight response. This further leads to extreme emotions such as shame, guilt and anxiety. (Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 17, 2024 02:57 PM IST

Sarcasm to hypervigilance; are you aware of these signs of trauma?

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Published on Jul 01, 2024 04:42 PM IST

What is scapegoating? How can it impact us?

The dysregulated nervous system gets stuck in the fight or flight or freeze or fawn mode – this further triggers the stress hormones and makes it difficult for children to focus on their studies or engage in relationships outside their family. (Unsplash)

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Published on Jun 19, 2024 07:00 PM IST

Is your nervous system out of balance? Signs to be aware of

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Published on Jun 02, 2024 06:15 PM IST

Effects of growing up in a home full of arguments and tension; therapist shares

Being brought up in a home full of tension makes us sacrifice our own emotions and needs and instead prioritise the happiness of others to maintain peace at home. (Shutterstock)

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Published on May 31, 2024 06:03 PM IST

Hidden rules of dysfunctional family dynamics: 5 toxic principles

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we learn to abide by certain principles that hold us from having positive personal growth and development. In dysfunctional family dynamics, there are certain hidden rules that come across generations and can traumatise people. Therapist Linda Meredith shared a few toxic principles of dysfunctional family dynamics that we should be aware of.(Unsplash)

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Published on May 17, 2024 07:00 PM IST

The cost of over-identifying with your mental health issues: Therapist explains

Fear of abandonment from childhood can have traumatising impact on our adult relationships as well. We learn to internalise that fear and it shows up in our behavioural patterns.

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Published on May 08, 2024 07:00 PM IST

What is Developmental Trauma Disorder? Key indicators to be aware of

Developmental Trauma Disorder refers to a child's prolonged exposure to trauma in the early years that can have a significant impact on their physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing.

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Published on May 02, 2024 06:15 PM IST

Somatic symptoms of freeze response: Here's what you need to know

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental condition that happens when we are exposed to traumatic events repeatedly or for a prolonged period of time.

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Published on Apr 27, 2024 06:21 PM IST

Childhood trauma and triggers: 5 types of people we should stay away from

We feel empathy for the ones who hurt us. We have emotional maturity gaps and are unable to resolve childhood trauma. (Unsplash)

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Published on Apr 25, 2024 05:00 PM IST

Can therapy change the way we store traumatic memories?

When trauma and triggers start to affect us mentally, physically and emotionally to the point that we find it difficult to handle our emotions, it is advised to go for therapy.

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Published on Mar 26, 2024 04:16 PM IST

What is a rejection wound? 5 ways to recognise it

A rejection is wound is the trauma of a past experience. Rejection wounds often mask new pain and trauma, making it difficult to separate between the past and the present experiences. This further makes healing more challenging.

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Published on Mar 19, 2024 01:51 PM IST

What is functional freeze mode? Signs to be aware of

Due to trauma or anxiety, or too much stress, a person may feel temporary immobilisation. This is known as functional freeze mode.

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Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:09 PM IST

The effects of trauma from growing up too fast

When we are brought up in homes where we didn't receive the amount of love and affection that we needed as a child, we learn to grow up fast and try to become the parents we never had. Being brought up by emotionally immature caregivers can be extremely taxing for our mental health and affect the adult relationships we become a part of.

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Updated on Jan 18, 2024 03:50 PM IST

What is parentification trauma? How to heal?

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we often take up the role of the parent at an early age. This often happens when our parents are emotionally immature. Hence, we learn to take care of the house, manage conflicts and keep peace very early in life. However, this also affects the adult relationships we get into later in life. Psychologist Caroline Middelsdorf addressed parentification trauma and how we can heal ourselves.(Unsplash)

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Published on Jan 09, 2024 03:09 PM IST

How can we break cycles of generational dysfunction? Therapist shares tips

Generational dysfunction is passed on to our children. However, breaking this vicious cycle and stopping it from getting into the family can be a little challenging.

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Published on Jan 07, 2024 06:00 AM IST

What trauma in the body looks like? Therapist explains

Trauma can show up in the body. It is important to identify the early signs of trauma in the body.

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Published on Jan 02, 2024 06:00 PM IST

Things that can trigger highly sensitive people: Therapist explains

For highly sensitive people, even minor things can act as major triggers. While we may not understand how it affects them, the truth is, it does.

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Published on Dec 18, 2023 06:02 PM IST

Warning signs that things are starting to feel bad

We all have distinct symptoms by which we know that something does not feel right. For some people, it can be severe loneliness and a sense of deep sadness, while for some people it can be the sense of irritation.

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Published on Dec 07, 2023 06:00 AM IST

What can cause a burnout? Psychologist explains

Burnout is the state when a person faces complete exhaustion. Be it physical, emotional or mental, burnout happens when a person is exposed to prolonged stress.

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Published on Dec 04, 2023 05:00 PM IST

Complex PTSD: Alternative strategies and activities to promote healing

Complex PTSD or Complex post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition when a person experiences the symptoms of PTSD with additional symptom.

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Published on Dec 02, 2023 05:03 PM IST

Complex PTSD recovery: Tips you need to know

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder or Complex PTSD is a disorder where a person experiences the symptoms of PTSD along with other complexities. In order to heal from Complex PTSD, self-awareness, therapy and mindfulness are important.

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Published on Nov 28, 2023 03:28 PM IST

Five ways to self-regulate during holiday events

The holiday season is almost here. With the chill in the air and the festivities nearing, it is one of the most awaited times of the year. However, being around a lot of people, family members and relatives can sometimes make us feel overwhelmed and frustrated.

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Published on Nov 25, 2023 06:00 AM IST

5 ways your emotionally immature parent triggers your fight or flight system

The festival time may not be a happy one for everyone. Especially when we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we run the fear of being traumatised by our parents in front of our relatives and loved ones.

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Published on Nov 22, 2023 03:39 PM IST

Key signs of childhood emotional neglect

Childhood emotional neglect has a deep impact on people and their adult relationships as well. When we are brought up around parents and caregivers with less or no affection for us, we tend to carry that trauma in the later stages of our lives as well.

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Published on Nov 12, 2023 06:40 PM IST

Why is your nervous system nervous? Psychologist sheds light

Often, we store so much trauma in the body, that we feel nervous all the time.

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Published on Nov 02, 2023 04:57 PM IST

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Is processing trauma only about talking of the past? No, it's more than that

Trauma of dysfunctional homes: 5 signs that you grew up invalidated

Is your brain on trauma? Therapist shares 5 signs

Bizarre symptoms that are actually unprocessed trauma: Therapist explains

Do you react intensely to criticism? Here's how its connected to trauma

Sarcasm to hypervigilance; are you aware of these signs of trauma?

What is scapegoating? How can it impact us?

Is your nervous system out of balance? Signs to be aware of

Effects of growing up in a home full of arguments and tension; therapist shares

Hidden rules of dysfunctional family dynamics: 5 toxic principles

The cost of over-identifying with your mental health issues: Therapist explains

What is Developmental Trauma Disorder? Key indicators to be aware of

Somatic symptoms of freeze response: Here's what you need to know

Childhood trauma and triggers: 5 types of people we should stay away from

Can therapy change the way we store traumatic memories?

What is a rejection wound? 5 ways to recognise it

What is functional freeze mode? Signs to be aware of

The effects of trauma from growing up too fast

What is parentification trauma? How to heal?

How can we break cycles of generational dysfunction? Therapist shares tips

What trauma in the body looks like? Therapist explains

Things that can trigger highly sensitive people: Therapist explains

Warning signs that things are starting to feel bad

What can cause a burnout? Psychologist explains

Complex PTSD: Alternative strategies and activities to promote healing

Complex PTSD recovery: Tips you need to know

Five ways to self-regulate during holiday events

5 ways your emotionally immature parent triggers your fight or flight system

Key signs of childhood emotional neglect

Why is your nervous system nervous? Psychologist sheds light

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