The scars left by narcissistic abuse are often invisible, insidious, and deeply ingrained, affecting the victim’s mental health in profound and long-lasting ways. In this section of my blog I explore the psychological and emotional aftermath of encounters with manipulative abusers.
Hypervigilance is a term used to describe the state of being constantly on high alert. If you are hypervigilant, you may be constantly scanning your environment for possible threats, even when there is no real danger present. This can be very taxing and lead to a number of negative consequences.
When we take the time to practice empathy, we gain insight into how other people think and feel, which enables us to connect with them on an emotional level.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after you have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. The event may have been violent, such as an assault, or terrifying, such as a natural disaster or car accident.
These songs can give voice to the emotions that have been silenced, and encourage listeners to reclaim their power and self-worth.
Did you know that suffering emotional abuse as a child can increase your risk of developing chronic pain conditions as an adult? Several studies have found a link between childhood emotional abuse and various physical ailments in adulthood.
The Linen Cupboard Metaphor is used to explain how traumatic memories can be improperly stored in the brains of people with PTSD/complex PTSD.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events — such as emotional, physical, or sexual abuse — experienced in the first 18 years of life.
One of the biggest misconceptions about CPTSD is that it’s simply “PTSD on steroids.” This couldn’t be further from the truth.
In the world of psychology, as opposed to that of farm animals, rumination is defined as getting stuck in a never-ending repetitive thought cycle which consumes an incredible amount of mental energy and can have devastating consequences for our mental health.
If you have low self-esteem, you’re more likely to suffer from depression & anxiety. Luckily there are things you can do to improve your self-esteem.