Tag: PTSd
6 Personal PTSD Reflections to Read During PTSD Awareness Month
A PTSD Awareness Month collection featuring 10 personal reflections on trauma, recovery, symptoms, and living with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Hidden Noise and Mental Health: Why Sound Does Not Have to Be Loud to Affect Us
Environmental noise, especially low-frequency noise and infrasound, may significantly impacts mental health, affecting sleep, stress levels, irritability, and overall well-being. Even when sounds are not consciously perceived, they may contribute to chronic stress and heightened anxiety. Understanding the role of hidden noise is essential in addressing mental health challenges in modern life.
How To Escape the Loneliness Trap? | Finding Meaning When You Feel Alone
Loneliness doesn’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes it settles in quietly and turns into isolation. This reflection explores how small, imperfect actions can help you escape the loneliness trap and reclaim meaning.
Taking Responsibility for Your Past: How Growth Begins After Trauma
Taking responsibility for your past isn’t about blame—it’s about growth. A personal reflection on trauma, ownership, and the moment healing truly begins.
What Can I Do to Better Myself Today? Spotting the Early Signs of a Mental Health Decline
Some mornings, one small question can change everything: “What can I do to better myself today?” In this post, I share how ignoring my early warning signs led to a mental health decline—and how noticing the signals early can help you protect your well-being and reclaim your life.
The Mental Health Solution
A look at overcoming PTSD, anxiety, and depression by staying present, practicing mindfulness, and fighting for the moments that make life meaningful.
How The Healing Place Podcast Lifted My Spirits When I Needed It Most
My interview on The Healing Place Podcast with host Teri Welbrock came at the perfect time. We talked PTSD, anxiety, and how connection calms an overwhelmed brain. Stay tuned for the full episode. 💙
The Thin Line Between Anger and Sadness — And How to Tell the Difference
Sadness and anger are deeply connected. Often, what looks like anger is actually unrecognized sadness, fear, or loneliness. By learning to name emotions accurately — especially when living with trauma or long-term stress — we can break reactive cycles, communicate more honestly, and move toward healing and deeper connection.
When Empathy Fatigue Becomes the Norm
Empathy fatigue arises from prolonged exposure to others’ suffering, leading to emotional exhaustion and decreased responsiveness. This is a natural protective response, not a lack of compassion. Recovery requires self-care, active listening, and small acts of kindness, allowing individuals to restore their emotional capacity and reconnect with their empathy.