What is PTSD?
PTSD is a mental disorder that occurs after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic experience. This post will outline the diagnostic...
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Jen
Apr 17, 20204 min read
The Window of Tolerance
The Window of tolerance is a term that was created by Daniel Siegel, in 1999. It refers to the levels of arousal that can be experienced,...
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Jen
Apr 14, 20204 min read
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
TW: This article discusses assault, abuse, violence, manipulation, rape, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. I have created this...
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Jen
Mar 15, 20206 min read
Diagnosing DID...
I decided to do this post as I get questions daily about how to get diagnosed with DID and what to do if doctors don't listen to you....
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Jen
Oct 27, 20193 min read
Grounding
When you have a mental illness it can be quite difficult to stay in the present and focus on what is actually happening. This can be...
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Jen
Jul 6, 20193 min read
Talking About Trauma...
Trauma ia a strong negative experience that can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual or anything that impacts the victim in a...
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Jen
Jun 17, 20194 min read
Finding the Right Therapist...
Therapy is an important part of recovery when you have a mental illness. Therapists are normal people who are there do do their job and...
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Jen
May 16, 20193 min read
EMDR???
Before I start would like to say that I am not a professional and I have only had one session of EMDR personally but have plans to...
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Jen
May 3, 20194 min read
Best Breathing Exercises that actually work!
So, I'm sure that we can all relate and agree that some things that therapists suggest actually suck and do nothing but make us feel...
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Jen
Apr 29, 20193 min read
Bullet Journaling for Mental Health
Bullet journaling was invented by Ryder Carroll and was originally simple and minimal in design. There was a single 'key' used throughout...
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Jen
Apr 6, 20193 min read
Triggers...
Okay so your day is going fine. Everything is normal. You are happy and calm with the present situation. Then it happens. You become...
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Jen
Jan 19, 20192 min read
Panic Attacks and Flashbacks Box
Okay, this post will be to simply explain one of the things I do in these situations of high stress and anxiety. My advice shouldn't be...
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