Tag: #anxiety

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.

“The Therapist Needs a Therapist” — A Love Letter to the Healing We Forgot We Deserved

By: A Slightly Unraveled, Occasionally Wise Therapist Every week, my inbox fills with sunshine. Photos of glowing faces. Updates from weddings, new careers, babies, books published, yoga teacher certifications, retreats to Bali (jealous, but proud).Messages like: “I wouldn’t be here without your help.”“You changed my life.”“I finally feel free.” I read them with pride, a… Read More “The Therapist Needs a Therapist” — A Love Letter to the Healing We Forgot We Deserved

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🛡️ Safety & Sanity Checklist

For Survivors Facing Retaliation, Threats, or Fear After Speaking Out 🔐 1. Secure Your Digital Life 🏠 2. Protect Your Physical Safety 💬 3. Document Everything ⚖️ 4. Loop in Professionals 🤝 5. Build a Safe Circle 🧠 6. Regulate Your Nervous System When the body is in survival mode, small actions can bring you back to center: 💬 Trauma-Informed Affirmations… Read More 🛡️ Safety & Sanity Checklist

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🛑 What If Speaking the Truth Puts You in Danger?

Sometimes, the moment you speak your truth —is the moment your life no longer feels safe. Not because you did anything wrong…But because someone else built their power on your silence. If you’ve recently uncovered something — illegal, immoral, or abusive — and now feel that your safety is threatened, this is not “drama.”It’s trauma.It’s survival.It’s real. Let’s… Read More 🛑 What If Speaking the Truth Puts You in Danger?

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🌿 “I Wasn’t a Therapist When I Met Him. Now I Understand Why That Matters.”

When I first met him, I didn’t have the training I do now. I hadn’t studied trauma, emotional abuse, or nervous system dysregulation. I hadn’t yet learned how the cycle of abuse works—or how deeply psychological manipulation can entangle even the strongest, most intelligent people. So I did what many empathic people do:I tried to… Read More 🌿 “I Wasn’t a Therapist When I Met Him. Now I Understand Why That Matters.”

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Dreams – on a slightly different note!!!

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!!!

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🧠 The Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD): A New Lens on the Complexity of Personality

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

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🧠 What Happened to Axis II? Understanding the Shift from DSM-IV to DSM-5

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

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🧠✨ “When You Know It’s Dangerous”:

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”:

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🧠 Feeling Unsafe vs. Being in Danger

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

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💔**“When Did He Change?” — A Truth We Don’t Talk About Enough**

(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**

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