Trauma vs. Neurodivergence? This is a question that is asked frequently due to the overlap of in experiences. The answer isn’t black and white though. Because of the similarities, it can be difficult to understand the origin of the symptoms…
Why Does Trauma Make You Feel Like a Different Person? If you’ve experienced trauma and feel like you’re no longer the person you used to be, you’re not imagining it. Many trauma survivors describe feeling as though they became someone…
Why Don’t I Feel Like Myself Anymore? Feeling disconnected from yourself doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve lost who you are. Have you ever caught yourself thinking: If so, you’re not alone. One of the most common things people tell me in…
When people think about trauma responses, they often think of fight, flight, or freeze. But there’s another survival response that many people experience after trauma: fawning. Fawning is a trauma response where someone learns to prioritize other people’s needs, emotions,…
Everyone experiences trauma differently. Different experiences, different reactions, different ways of processing emotions and beliefs. Different ways of surviving. Recently, “17 Symptoms of Complex PTSD” has been a trending search. Research and diagnostic information do not include an evidence based…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops after experiencing or witnessing a single or time-limited traumatic event that overwhelms your ability to cope. Common examples include: PTSD is essentially the brain’s way of saying:“That wasn’t safe, and I need to make sure…