by Haley Snipes | Jul 14, 2024
Understanding the intricate web of codependency, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be quite a challenge. These conditions, often rooted in deep-seated trauma and attachment issues, manifest in ways that can profoundly affect individuals’ lives and relationships. At their core, these disorders share commonalities that stem from environments characterized by neglect, abuse, or dysfunction, shaping how individuals view themselves and interact with the world around them.
by Haley Snipes | Jul 14, 2024
Trauma is any event that overwhelms your ability to cope, altering your perception of safety and empowerment. This can include events such as losing a loved one, a job, or experiencing a breakup. Trauma not only impacts mental health but can also lead to physical health problems. The trauma experience often involves grief, as it causes a loss of a sense of safety and empowerment, which may need to be grieved if it permanently alters your worldview.
by Haley Snipes | Jul 13, 2024
Dealing with the effects of a traumatic past can be challenging, but by incorporating specific daily habits into your routine, you can transform your life and become a champion of your own story. These habits, remembered by the mnemonic “CHAMPION,” are designed to help you take control of your past’s impact on your present and future.
by Haley Snipes | Jul 12, 2024
When you experience trauma, it’s like a deep wound in your psyche, one that affects how you view the world, yourself, and the safety of your environment. The beliefs that form as a result of trauma are essentially your mind’s attempt to protect you from future harm. However, these beliefs can sometimes become barriers to healing, making it difficult to move forward and enjoy a fulfilling life.
by Haley Snipes | Jul 12, 2024
Recovering from trauma isn’t just about moving past your past, it’s about growing from it. This process, often referred to as post-traumatic growth, involves transforming a traumatic event into a pivot point for personal development. Imagine you’re reshaping the way you see yourself, your relationships, and your place in the world because of, not in spite of, your experiences.
by Haley Snipes | Jul 11, 2024
Codependency is a complex emotional and behavioral condition that often roots itself deeply in a person’s early relationships and environments. However, it can also develop through adult experiences in dysfunctional relationships. If you find yourself constantly needing approval from others to feel valued or safe, or if you often put others’ needs before your own to the extent of self-neglect, you might be experiencing codependency.
