Why Does Childhood Trauma Affect Adulthood?
Why does childhood trauma affect adulthood? The simple answer is how the brain and nervous system encode memory. But like trauma, the simple answer is a bit… complicated. To understand why childhood trauma can affect adulthood you first need to understand a few things. First, how the brain and nervous system process memory. Second, about […]
How to Explain Depression And Anxiety To Someone Who Doesn’t Struggle With Them
Depression and anxiety are complicated. Everyone experiences them; however, everyone experiences depression and anxiety symptoms differently. For some, they are just temporary emotions, barely recognizing that they experience them at all – maybe they refer to it as nervousness or sadness. For many, it’s more overwhelming and persistent, with real-life, clinical implications. So, how do […]
Can Depression And Anxiety Make You Sick?
One aspect of depression and anxiety that makes these disorders so frustrating is how they affect the whole body. But can depression and anxiety actually make you sick? No two experiences of depression are the same. But it’s pretty common to feel lethargic, fatigued, agitated, tearful, in pain, no appetite or increased appetite, and headaches, […]
To (Radically) Accept or Not to Accept; That is the Question
Guest blog by Sarah VanMeter, LCSW If you’ve been alive for any length of time at all, you know that life is full of situations, people, and circumstances that you just don’t like. Every human being faces this. But how do you deal with it? You may find yourself falling into the trap of saying […]
Is EMDR Dangerous
You may have heard that EMDR therapy is dangerous, but it’s important to know that EMDR has been shown to be effective in treating trauma and other mental health conditions. While EMDR is generally considered safe and is well-tolerated, there are some potential risks and side effects associated with the treatment. This article details those […]