After a traumatic experience, it can take time for your mind and body to feel safe again. Even when you know the danger has passed, you can still feel tense, easily startled, restless, or as though you always need to be ready for something to go wrong.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Many people picture someone who constantly washes their hands or likes everything perfectly organized. While those behaviors can be associated with OCD, they represent only a small part of what the disorder can...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often misunderstood as something that only affects military veterans or people who have experienced catastrophic events. In reality, PTSD can develop after many different types of trauma, including physical or sexual assault, childhood abuse, domestic violence, serious accidents, natural disasters,...
Trauma is often described as something that "stays with you," but what does that really mean? Why can a painful experience continue to affect your emotions, thoughts, relationships, and even physical health years after the event has ended? The answer lies in the remarkable connection...