Whether an assault, accident, or sexual abuse, childhood trauma can have lifelong effects on an individual. Sadly, cases of maltreatment are quite common, but are rarely dealt with accordingly. As such, people exposed to traumatic events in their childhood are at risk of experiencing mental and psychological behavioural issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, [...]
Unlike what many people tend to assume, addiction and substance abuse are not indications of hopelessness or character flaw. Usually, drug use alters your body and brain's functionality, making it hard for you to quit the behaviour. However, with the right professional intervention and support, you can be sure to beat every kind of addiction; all you need [...]
Emotional abuse can look like many things. It can be one person trying to control another person. It can be a type of deceit in words that we sometimes call gaslighting. It can be one person habitually belittling another person. At the other end of the spectrum is emotional neglect. In a relationship, two people share [...]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are not light topics of discussion. The mere mention of them brings an air of seriousness and dark clouds to any conversation. However, this post will highlight a fairly new and highly effective treatment for PTSD and depression. It's called accelerated resolution therapy or ART for short. This new [...]
Emotional abuse tends to slip under the radar, and it is often rationalized by the abuser and the victim. However, the effects of emotional abuse are real, and they are harmful. Learn some of the indicators that could mean emotional abuse is happening in your relationship. 1. Belittling An emotional abuser can control another person [...]
