Anxiety is a complex and multifaceted emotional experience that is a normal part of the human condition. It can manifest in various forms and degrees, ranging from occasional worry to more intense and persistent feelings of fear and apprehension. Given your interest in trauma therapy, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence, exploring anxiety from these perspectives can provide a comprehensive understanding.
Dreams about rats biting your ankles can feel unsettling, and they often carry rich symbolic meaning rooted in our subconscious mind. While dream interpretation is never one-size-fits-all, because our personal experiences and emotions heavily shape symbolism, there are some common threads to consider—especially with rats and the body part involved. Rats in dreams: What do… Read More Dreams – on a slightly different note!!!
By Linda C J Turner Therapy For decades, clinicians have struggled with the rigid, categorical labels of traditional personality disorders. You either had a disorder — or you didn’t. The old system didn’t always capture the complexity, fluidity, or individual nature of personality traits. It also failed to account for trauma histories, cultural differences, and developmental nuances. Enter… Read More 🧠 The Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD): A New Lens on the Complexity of Personality
By Linda C J Turner Therapy If you’ve ever heard someone mention “Axis II disorders”, they’re referring to the older DSM-IV classification system — which included things like personality disorders and intellectual disabilities (then called “mental retardation”). 🔍 In DSM-IV, diagnoses were made across five axes, with Axis II specifically reserved for: These disorders were seen as long-standing, deeply ingrained patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior —… Read More 🧠 What Happened to Axis II? Understanding the Shift from DSM-IV to DSM-5
The Body Never Lies — Even When Others Do So often, when survivors try to speak about the fear or discomfort they’re feeling in a relationship, they’re met with: 👉 “You’re overreacting.”👉 “It doesn’t seem that bad.”👉 “He’s family—he’d never hurt you.”👉 “You’re being too sensitive.” But here’s the truth—danger is not always visible to… Read More 🧠✨ “When You Know It’s Dangerous”:
What’s the Difference—And Why Does It Matter in Healing? For trauma survivors, the lines between feeling unsafe and being in danger often blur. Your body may react as if you’re under threat even when you’re not. This doesn’t mean you’re overreacting—it means your nervous system has learned to protect you, sometimes even when it doesn’t need to. Let’s break… Read More 🧠 Feeling Unsafe vs. Being in Danger
(A Reflection from a Trauma and Neuroscience Lens) People often ask me, “When did he change?”But the truth is — he didn’t.He was always that person.I just didn’t want to believe what was happening. 🧠 From a neuroscience perspective, when you’re in survival mode — especially after a history of trauma — your brain doesn’t… Read More 💔**“When Did He Change?” — A Truth We Don’t Talk About Enough**
It’s hard to explain, but something changes when you finally walk away from abuse and control. Not just the external circumstances — the inner world begins to shift too. And then one day, it starts to show. 💫 The tightness in your jaw loosens.💫 The weight behind your eyes lifts.💫 Your smile becomes real —… Read More ✨ You Start to Glow When You Get Away From Abuse
By Linda C J Turner TherapyTrauma-Informed Practice | Neuroscience | Emotional Intelligence 🧠 Why This Matters In the world of psychology, understanding personality disorders—especially those grouped under Axis II, Cluster B—can be life-changing. Whether you’re a mental health professional, survivor of emotional abuse, or someone striving to understand a loved one’s behavior, these terms hold profound meaning.… Read More Understanding Axis II and Cluster B Personality Disorders: A Deep Dive into Psychological Classification
#EmotionalIntelligence #FakePeople #IntuitionIsReal #TraumaInformedBoundaries Some people are full of charm, smiles, and surface-level sweetness.But behind the performance? Something feels… off.Forced.Fake.Fragmented. You can feel the inconsistency — because you’ve lived through lies before, and now your nervous system knows better. 🧠 The Psychology Behind “Seeing Through People” What you’re picking up on is not just skepticism — it’s emotional attunement.… Read More 🧠 Energy Doesn’t Lie. But People Often Do.
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate There’s a certain kind of marriage or relationship where love isn’t the foundation—it’s status. In these unions, one or both partners are not driven by emotional connection, shared values, or companionship, but by the desire to climb the social ladder. They aim to gain prestige, wealth, influence, or… Read More Social Climbing Marriages: When Status Is More Important Than People
Trauma • Neuroscience • Emotional Intelligence • Women's Empowerment 