The brain undergoes significant development during childhood, and trauma can impact this development. Traumatic experiences in childhood can have neurological impacts, altering the functioning of the brain. Understanding how trauma impacts the brain can help clinicians better understand how and why symptoms present. A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry:...

How Childhood Trauma Can Impact the Brain

Dissociation is thought of as a response to severe mental stress, but some dissociation is not pathological. The role of dissociation is different in trauma, depression, and personality disorders. While a surreal experience, dissociation does not have to be complicated to work with. The term “dissociation” has received a lot...

Dissociation Isn't Always About Trauma

Recognizing and accepting your emotions is the first step toward healing. Remind yourself that you can set boundaries to protect your well-being. Shifting your focus from the person who hurt you to your personal growth can be empowering. From my counseling clients, I have learned that personal empowerment begins with...

3 Powerful Phrases to Overcome Trauma and Reclaim Strength

Unresolved family trauma can have profound and lasting impacts on the emotional well-being and behavior of members. Deep-seated wounds often resurface in interactions with others, such as during negotiations and other communications, creating challenges that interfere with the ability to secure best outcomes. To become a good negotiator it is...

Navigating Past Family Trauma

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The English actor Kate Beckinsale recently lost her stepfather. She experienced such intense grief at the loss that it “burned a hole” in her oesophagus, causing her to “vomit copious amounts of blood”. Beckinsale spent six weeks in hospital recovering. People often speak about the emotional...

How stress might be the root of problems like pain, ulcers and a broken heart

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As women age, their bodies go through a series of changes — many of which are natural parts of the aging process. One of the significant changes that occur in middle-aged women is related to their menstrual cycle. For many, this period of life can bring about heavier menstrual bleeding, which can be both physically and emotionally taxing. Understanding what a heavy period means for middle-aged women is essential for managing health and maintaining quality of life. In this article, we will explore the causes, implications and management strategies for heavy periods during middle age.

What a heavy period means for middle-aged women

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Broken heart syndrome is also known as stress cardiomyopathy or takotsubo syndrome. Symptoms are similar to a heart attack and occur when a person experiences severe emotional or physical stress. When an individual has a stressful life event, they may experience something known as broken heart syndrome, a temporary heart...

Broken heart syndrome: Pictures and more

Emotional aspects of diabetes are not as easy to “count” as blood sugar or carbohydrate intake. About 30 percent of people with diabetes experience significant emotional distress related to their condition. While underutilized, there are several resources available to support emotional aspects of diabetes care. This post was...

The Emotional Side of Diabetes

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Plus the difference between heart attack symptoms for men and women.

Why is arm pain a common heart attack symptom? Here’s what you should know

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Long COVID is a brutal illness without a known mechanism or cure. Far from being psychosomatic in nature, a new study adds weight to the idea that this misunderstood disease is very much biological.
The lingering toll the SARS-CoV-2 virus exacts on the immune system is widespread and hiding in plain sight, argue researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, CellSight Technologies, and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center.
When 24 patients who had recovered from COVID-19 had their whole bodies scanned by a PET (positron emission tomography) imaging test, their insides lit up like Christmas trees.
A radioactive drug called...

COVID's Hidden Toll: Full-Body Scans Reveal Long-Term Immune Effects

The biogenic lens of mental illness etiology is much too reductionistic. Even diseases with significant biological contributions to symptoms don't necessarily run in families. Psychosocial etiology factors are more important than realized by many, even in illnesses like schizophrenia. ​. I recently heard someone argue that, because the brain, from which...

Mental Illness Isn't Just About Chemical Imbalances

Various factors can increase the risk of developing migraine, including genetics, hormonal changes, and lifestyle choices like smoking. Migraine is a neurological condition involving intense, debilitating headaches often accompanied by symptoms like increased sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting. This article explores various migraine risk factors and discusses...

What Are Risk Factors for Migraine?

Understand your partner by listening to their experiences. Build trust gradually with honesty about your feelings, needs, and actions. Create a safe, supportive environment by being consistent and reliable. Respect your partner's boundaries while also honoring your own needs. Dating someone who’s been cheated on before can be a delicate...

Dating Someone Who's Been Cheated on Before

Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and tendonitis can overlap. It is important to distinguish between the two to receive appropriate treatment. CTS occurs when tissues swell and compress the median nerve, the main nerve from the forearm to the hand. This can be due to multiple factors, including repetitive...

What is the difference between carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis?

Emotional tears, expressed by children, teens, and adults, are a universal experience observed across the globe. Emotional tears play a healing role, leading to our emotional and physical well-being. This post explores the value of emotional tears and the importance of presence and support from family and friends during unexpected moments.

The Healing Power of Emotional Tears

Symptoms of mitral valve prolapse may cause or increase anxiety for some people. Stress and anxiety may contribute to the development of heart problems but aren’t a common cause of mitral valve prolapse. The heart’s mitral valve consists of two flaps of tissue called cusps. It’s located between the...

Mitral Valve Prolapse and Anxiety: What Is the Link?

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

No relationship is free of conflict, but a successful marriage hinges on balancing positive and negative interactions. Dr. John Gottman, a bestselling author and renowned psychologist, has extensively studied what makes relationships thrive and discovered a principle known as the 5:1 ratio, or the magic ratio. This ratio suggests that for every negative interaction, such as criticism, defensiveness, dismissiveness, or even passive-aggressive body language like eye-rolling, there should be five or more positive interactions to keep the relationship healthy and resilient.

How the Golden "5:1 Ratio" Can Make Any Relationship Thrive

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Recognizing the Impact of Big T and Little T Trauma

Big T Traumas are major life events, like accidents, assaults, or disasters causing severe distress. Little T Traumas are chronic stressors like criticism or bullying that...

Recognizing the Impact of Big T and Little T Trauma

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