TRAUMA-BASED HABITS IN ADULTS WITH ANXIETY

TRAUMA-BASED HABITS IN ADULTS WITH ANXIETY

TRAUMA-BASED HABITS IN ADULTS WITH ANXIETY. People pleasing Self-isolationPerfectionismHypervigilanceOver-eating or under-eatingWorkaholismDissociatingNumbing with TV or scrollingExcessive spendingThrill seeking behaviorsOver-apologizingDifficulty trusting othersChronic indecisionAvoiding conflictOver-functioningClinginess in relationshipsStruggling to set boundariesInsomnia or poor sleep Childhood trauma can deeply impact our adult lives, leading to habits like the ones mentioned in this post. These coping mechanisms often arise as ways…

What’s the Difference? “Typical” Anxiety vs. High-Functioning Anxiety

What’s the Difference? “Typical” Anxiety vs. High-Functioning Anxiety

“Typical” Anxiety vs. High-Functioning Anxiety. So what makes High-Functioning Anxiety different from more typical forms of anxiety? First, I should clarify, neither of these terms are clinical – they just describe the different ways anxiety can present in different subsets of people that suffer with anxiety. Both “typical” and high-functioning anxiety have very similar experiences…

Quiet Forms of Emotional Burnout

Quiet Forms of Emotional Burnout

Quiet Forms of Emotional Burnout: Sleep doesn’t fix exhaustion Losing patience with small things Snapping at people you love Ignoring texts and emails for days Feeling detached from your life Constantly feeling overwhelmed Even good news feels flat Losing interest in everything Longing for silence constantly Powering through is not an option when you’re dealing…

September is suicide prevention month

September is suicide prevention month

September is suicide prevention month. All month long, communities, advocates, and loved ones unite to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. Today, we’re focusing on Warning Signs because the more we understand them, the better we can step in with compassion, guidance, and encouragement toward professional support. Take time to learn these signs….

As a psychotherapist, I’d never try to breathe or meditate through anxiety. Here’s what I do instead

As a psychotherapist, I’d never try to breathe or meditate through anxiety. Here’s what I do instead

As a psychotherapist, I’d never try to breathe or meditate through anxiety. Here’s what I do instead. When you feel anxious, one of the worst things you can do is force yourself to sit still and clear your mind.Or tell yourself you just need to calm down with gentle breathing.Because anxiety is energy, a surge…

BIOHACKING CORTISOL MAPPING YOUR STRESS

BIOHACKING CORTISOL MAPPING YOUR STRESS

BIOHACKING CORTISOL MAPPING YOUR STRESS neurotransmitter imbalance poor sleep schedule toxic relationship hormone imbalances poor sleep schedule heavy metals financial worry or grief jet lag shift work methylation issues PERCEIVED STRESS unresolved traumas burnout apnea CIRCADIAN STRESS too much artificial light screens family responsibilities MENTAL EMOTIONAL LIGHT/DARK DISRUPTION not enough natural lighthttps://www.facebook.com/DeutzFahr/ heavy workload ANXIETY…

AII STRESS is NOT the same. SIX TYPES OF STRESS WRECKING YOUR HEALTH

AII STRESS is NOT the same. SIX TYPES OF STRESS WRECKING YOUR HEALTH

AII STRESS is NOT the same. SIX TYPES OF STRESS WRECKING YOUR HEALTH. MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESS Mind Under Siege IS THIS YOU? Racing thoughts or mental chatter Mood swings, irritability, or feeling “snappy” Trouble focusing or making decisions Anxiety or feeling on edge Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep WHY IT MATTERS When your…

How the four trauma responses show up in your relationship

How the four trauma responses show up in your relationship

How the four trauma responses show up in your relationship… Unhealthy FIGHT: Fighting over small things. Getting defensive about criticism. Using force or threats to scare someone. Saying mean and hurtful things when you’re upset. Making arguments bigger instead of fixing them. Not admitting when you’re wrong. Unhealthy FREEZE: Shutting down during conflict. Self-Isolates when…

THIS IS HOW CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DYSREGULATES YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM

THIS IS HOW CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DYSREGULATES YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM

HILDHOOD TRAUMA DYSREGULATES YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM: The primary job of your nervous system is simple to keep you safe and ensure your survival.But if you grew up with chaos, fear, or neglect or trauma your nervous system learned something very different. That is is not safe.Childhood trauma physically changes your brain. And our body stays…

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