Understand trauma and its effects with clear, trauma-informed insights. Explore dissociation, CPTSD, emotional abuse, and how trauma shapes identity, memory, and the nervous system.
Understanding the Confusion Before we explore these different experiences, take a moment to ground yourself. Notice your breathing, feel your feet on the ground, and remind yourself that you are safe in this moment. You can pause reading at any time if you need to care for yourself. Many people wonder whether their experiences of […]
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Understanding DDNOS and OSDD DDNOS (Dissociative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) and OSDD (Other Specified Dissociative Disorder) are diagnostic categories for people who experience significant dissociative symptoms that don’t quite fit the criteria for other specific dissociative disorders like Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or Dissociative Amnesia (Brand et al., 2016). In 2013, the diagnostic manual (DSM-5)
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Understanding Derealisation Derealisation is a dissociative experience where the world around you feels unreal, dreamlike, or somehow “off.” It’s as if you’re looking at the world through a fog, a glass barrier, or like you’re watching everything happen in a movie rather than experiencing it directly (Sierra & David, 2011). People experiencing derealisation often describe
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Explore the dissociation spectrum from normal everyday experiences to more significant disconnections. Understand where different dissociative experiences fall on this continuum and learn about recovery and integration.
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Why Understanding Differences Matters Grounding Check-In Take a moment to notice: Where are you right now? What can you see, hear, and feel? You are safe in this moment, and you can pause or stop reading at any time if you need to. Dissociation is often confused with other mental health experiences, which can lead
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Understand Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) beyond media myths. Learn about the real symptoms, causes, treatment options, and hope for recovery from this complex trauma-related condition.
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Discover what trauma really means beyond popular understanding. Explore different types of trauma, their neurobiological impact, and evidence-based pathways to healing and post-traumatic growth.
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Explore the profound psychological impact of abuse on mental health, identity, and relationships. Understand how invisible wounds affect survivors and discover pathways to healing and recovery.
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Understand the four-phase cycle of abuse that keeps victims trapped in harmful relationships. Learn why the cycle makes leaving so difficult and discover strategies for breaking free from this destructive pattern.
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nderstanding narcissistic abuse is crucial for recognition and recovery. This comprehensive guide explores the hidden tactics, psychological impact, and healing pathways for survivors of this form of emotional manipulation that can leave lasting wounds on identity and mental health.
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