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.

🌿 Should You Tell Someone in a New Relationship If You Have Bipolar or ADHD?

The short answer?Yes — but not all at once, and not before you’re ready. The longer answer?You absolutely can and should share these parts of yourself — but in a way that protects your safety, honours your journey, and happens in the right time and context. Here’s why: 💬 1. It’s About Authenticity, Not Labels You are not your diagnosis.You are a… Read More 🌿 Should You Tell Someone in a New Relationship If You Have Bipolar or ADHD?

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🧠 What Is a Psychological Assessment (via a Doctor)?

A psychological assessment through a medical doctor (such as a GP) is often: This kind of assessment may be performed by a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, or mental health specialist who works in coordination with your doctor. 🩺 Why Are You Being Referred? Common reasons a GP might refer you: 🗂️ What Might the Appointment Include? This can vary depending on your… Read More 🧠 What Is a Psychological Assessment (via a Doctor)?

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When Someone Is Dangerous — and the Family Lives in Denial

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Witnessing deeply disturbing behavior — violent, predatory, unstable — and being told by family to ignore it for the sake of appearances. Meanwhile, the person in question might be spiraling, medicated, volatile, or even legally dangerous. Let’s break this into a powerful, educational social media article for awareness, especially for those caught in this terrifying silence. 🧠 When… Read More When Someone Is Dangerous — and the Family Lives in Denial

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When Families Excuse the Inexcusable

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

When a person suspects something as severe as illicit images involving minors, yet the family minimizes, dismisses, or normalizes it — it creates a psychological trap. Let’s unpack this clearly in a psychologically grounded, survivor-sensitive article for social media and awareness campaigns: 🧠 “It’s Normal, Don’t Worry”: When Families Excuse the Inexcusable Imagine this: You come across something disturbing —… Read More When Families Excuse the Inexcusable

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“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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