Mad in America

JUNE 22, 2024

The result is a form of “marketing” that encourages self-diagnosis and the embrace of disorders as identity by watering down the definition of mental suffering—and, paradoxically, minimizing understanding and compassion for those who are truly struggling. .’ Still, this extreme openness isn’t completely new — especially online.

Self-awareness 136

Self-awareness Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Childhood trauma 136

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For months, the GP had focused on an alleged traumatic event causing her significant psychological distress. When I asked about this alleged trauma, Emily initially spoke vaguely of a toxic relationship with a former boyfriend. They could not recall any traumatic event, confirming instead a stable and nurturing home life.

Resilience and coping 141

Resilience and coping Self-awareness Nutrition and mood Sleep and mental health 141

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Childhood trauma and further adverse events in adulthood such as bullying, social discrimination or exclusion, migration or visibly marginalized status may, for example, increase risk of developing what is then labeled as psychotic disorder. This is why it is sometimes important to also listen to what they are pointing towards.

Construction 144

Construction Childhood trauma Self-awareness Education 144

Mad in America

JULY 12, 2024

It might have been the re-activation of deeply rooted childhood trauma brought on by situations in my workplace. There was only a small space to record daily events and there are many blanks among the pages. Simultaneously, however, the return to work brought a return of some element of self-worth. I was contributing.

Hospitality 98

Hospitality Self-awareness Childhood trauma 98

Mad in America

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s a basic definition from the internet : “a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that is maintained despite indisputable evidence to the contrary.” So I decided to indulge my wife’s deep longings for her unfulfilled childhood wishes.

Trauma and the brain 76

Trauma and the brain Childhood trauma Self-awareness 76

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A lucid dream is any dream where you’re actively aware of the fact that you’re dreaming as the dream is happening. So the elevator pitch is that anything you can treat through hypnotherapy, you can also treat through lucid dreaming whether it’s working with confidence, working with PTSD or childhood trauma.

Trauma and the brain 97

Trauma and the brain Childhood trauma Self-awareness Mindfulness practices 97

Mad in America

JANUARY 18, 2025

Psychologists and psychiatrists are experts in their fields but not at all in the unique conditions or events of anyone elses life. Understanding that mental health struggles are often rooted in systemic and environmental factors allows us to offer more compassionate, context-aware support.

Trauma and the brain 113

Trauma and the brain Family dynamics Childhood trauma Self-awareness 113