Tag: mental
You Deserve Compassion & Kindness!
Once someone has been abused, often they quietly & obliviously develop the misguided belief that they are unworthy of compassion & kindness. Most likely this comes from their abusers constantly telling them that they are a burden, they’re stupid, do nothing but cause problems & other things that instill a deep root of toxic shame…
About Ruminating Thoughts
Ruminating thoughts are very common after someone has experienced trauma, in particular in cases of PTSD & C-PTSD. They are when a person can’t stop thinking about their awful experiences. Like many people, I experienced them once C-PTSD developed, but I still had a slight degree of control over them. Sometimes, I could force them…
Pay Attention To Your Dreams
Dreams are much more important than most people realize. They help the brain to process everything that happens, both good & bad, which helps to keep our sanity in tact. Sometimes they can be a good problem solving technique, because you can dream about some scenario you never considered before about a problem you face…
Some Inspiration For Abuse Victims
I recently caught a show on the Oxygen network about the Cleveland strangler, Anthony Sowell. I believe the show was called, “Snapped Notorious: The Cleveland Strangler.” If you don’t know him, he was a serial rapist & murderer in whose Cleveland, Ohio home the bodies of 11 women were found. I found the show fascinating. …
Nostalgia After Trauma
The definition of nostalgia is longing for the past, in particular a time that is associated with good memories. People who have experienced trauma may have a predilection for having an appreciation for nostalgia more than the average person. When a person experiences trauma, such as growing up with abusive parents, often times as adults,…