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Childhood trauma: 7 triggers you probably didn’t know about
The sad truth is that some people never truly heal from childhood trauma.
The painful memory of the abuse stays with them long after they enter adulthood. It could be awakened by various triggers that affect their minds and unlock fears…
Why being ignored is much more painful than fighting
Being ignored hurts. It hurts like hell. Especially when you are ignored by the one you love.
But even if it is not your significant other, even if it's the social circle you are gravitating around, it can still be incredibly painful. In…
7 things parents should avoid saying to their children
Every parent-child relationship is unique. Unfortunately, parenthood does not come with a manual you can follow to raise the perfect kid or to be the perfect mother or father.
However, if you listen to your children, they may teach you how…
What Is Self-Gaslighting and how can you unlearn it
Imagine giving someone the power to control every single thought that crosses your mind. That sounds utterly insane, doesn't it?
Well, unfortunately, that's exactly what gaslighting is. And what's even more terrifying, it can lead to…
Dealing with childhood trauma: How to help your inner child heal from the emotional scars
Living with childhood trauma inevitably takes a toll on your mental health.
A troubled childhood can not only damage you emotionally but also prevent you from developing a healthy self.
Naturally, when we suffer negative experiences,…
Being raised by a parent with Borderline Personality Disorder: Can you heal from the trauma?
If you are reading this article, you probably have a parent with Borderline Personality Disorder(BPD).
Whether they have an official diagnosis about their difficulties with emotional attachment, or they show symptoms of the condition, but…
True love or trauma bond? 5 warning signs you are not in love but bonding over trauma
Are you in love, or are you bonding over past trauma?
This question might shake you to the core. Struggling to define whether you are in love or you are related to someone by trauma is certainly a detrimental dilemma.
For instance, if…
8 dead giveaways you are codependent on your toxic partner and how to deal with it
codependency(noun)
: a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (such as an addiction to alcohol or heroin); dependence on the needs…
Why can’t I be happy? 20 things that keep you away from happiness
"Why can't I be happy?" If this is something you ask yourself every single day, this article is for you.
There are far too many reasons why we feel unhappy, unfulfilled, and unwanted. Nowadays, we struggle with tons of insecurities,…
How to tell if you are struggling with chronic indecisiveness
Are you having a hard time making up your mind? Do you feel uncomfortable making decisions and ruling out options? Then you might be suffering from chronic indecisiveness.
What is chronic indecisiveness?
According to Psychology Today,…