Category: PTSD

Parenthood Challenges For Trauma Survivors

by existentialanalyst, posted in Childhood trauma, PTSD, Well-being

Photo by Flora Westbrook on Pexels.com We hear about post-natal depression, anxiety and mental health difficulties so often that people stopped asking "why" these difficulties occur and started treating these as something expected. Here and there at pre-natal classes, from mothers and friends we hear that "baby blues" is something to "watch out for" but … Continue reading Parenthood Challenges For Trauma Survivors

Nightmares And How You Can Use Them To Guide Your Recovery

by existentialanalyst, posted in Childhood trauma, PTSD, Well-being

Nigtmares are the most unpleasant and often very persistent symptom of post-traumatic stress. Many people suffer from them to such degree where they fear going to sleep and cannot get a good night rest. While nightmares are a real pain, they are not only a nuisance. In my practice of working with trauma survivors long-term, … Continue reading Nightmares And How You Can Use Them To Guide Your Recovery

Should I Forgive My Parents? Letting Go And Holding On For Childhood Trauma Survivors.

by existentialanalyst, posted in Childhood trauma, PTSD, Relationships, Self esteem, Well-being

Trauma survivors often ponder about the question of forgiveness and find it difficult to resolve. Should one forgive their mother for abandoning them? Should one forgive their father for emotional and physical abuse? Is forgiving one’s parents a necessary part of the recovery process? Will “not forgiving” leave a person with a constant sense of … Continue reading Should I Forgive My Parents? Letting Go And Holding On For Childhood Trauma Survivors.

Recovering From Childhood Trauma? Track Your Progress.

by existentialanalyst, posted in Childhood trauma, Psychotherapy, PTSD

Childhood trauma survivors often live with what I call “unstable minds”. They suffer from anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Some struggle with personality disorders, some find it hard to respond to normal life challenges and crumble under stress easily. I often hear questions about hopes, possibilities and options for the survivors to heal from childhood trauma. … Continue reading Recovering From Childhood Trauma? Track Your Progress.