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- I am realizing more and more how hard it is to navigate through this world while healing from past wounds. It seems no matter where I go, I am encountering toxic people who seem to make it their mission to hurt other people and/or sabotage them....
- I just spoke to a therapist over the phone. She seems like she has a lot of experience dealing with trauma. But when I asked whether or not she believed in giving advice, she stated that she views it as unethical but she does give insights after...
- Snow will be coming soon and I know I won't be able to get to a therapy appt. anytime soon, so I will need to find ways to deal with my triggers and low points. I do things like deep breathing, cleaning and watching a good show but these things do...
- Many articles I have read talk about how high positions in corporate America as well as positions in law enforcement and other aspects of the legal system attracts sociopaths and narcissists. But I also realize that religious groups also attracts...
- In retrospect, I realize that there were warning signs I ignored with my two exes. But some behaviors I am still trying to figure out if they were abusive or just a man being happy he found himself a great woman and trying to "mark his territory"....
- www.goodtherapy.orgSeptember 2, 2015 By Nicole S. Urdang, MS, NCC, DHM, Holistic Psychotherapy Topic Expert Contributor Young woman relaxing on the beachJust as the body works to maintain homeostasis on a physical, cellular level, I believe the...
- www.goodtherapy.orgSeptember 3, 2010 Contributed by Cynthia W. Lubow, MS, MFTIn my practice, people trace depression back to trauma most of the time. Emotional trauma is an overwhelming shock to a persons equilibrium. Trauma might be linked to an...
- At least a couple of people have talked about journaling and extreme self-care. Eventually I decided to do so here. I also decided to lay in bed last night UNAPOLOGETICALLY eventhough I had things to do. I must admit the topics I journaled brought...
- and not alone all the time, but because of my multitude of negative experiences with people, I don't want to really be bothered with people even though I want someone around. I have noticed that when people come around me they usually bring...
- After watching a youtube video about letting go of history and loving those whom have harmed you at their levels, I decided to look for my mother and brother to tell them that I forgive them and that I wish them well. I don't know how well things...
- I have been dealing with rebound anxiety, fear and intermittent depression. So I kept watching Oprah's LifeClass, Iyanla Vazant and Tony Robbins. But what really helped me is the youtube.com video on EFT. After I did the first video, I felt so much...
- I have been considering joining a survivor's of domestic violence support group. In my research, I have heard the good and the bad about them. Nonetheless, I am willing to try to see if it is a good fit for me.To the women here whom participated in...
- After years of physical and emotional abuse, I felt like nothing and had a hard time accepting myself. As a result, I have been looking for love and validation I never received growing up and as an adult. It has taken me a long time to work on...
- To start over, I am planning on moving by next summer. I am just tired of harassment from my ex and I think this will be good for me. but here is the problem.At the advice of an associate, I decided to google myself and found my current and past...
- Once again my ex (a male version of my mother) is striving to make my life a living hell. And I cannot put a stop to it because he does his harrassing of me through the legal system. And of course, the legal system is nortorious for aiding men in...