Will My PTSD Symptoms Ever Completely Go Away?
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be challenging. As someone in college, trying to juggle classes and social commitments while managing your PTSD symptoms can feel overwhelming. If your PTSD feels especially overwhelming, you may wonder whether it...
The Long-Term Effects Domestic Abuse Can Have on Mental Health
Domestic abuse isn’t always noticeable to others outside of the relationship, at least at first. It can be very tempting to try to mask it while you work things out. Some people have a hard time admitting to themselves that their partner is abusing them. In the long...
Being the Family Scapegoat: What Does It Mean?
You’ve probably heard people talk about being the “black sheep” of their family. Maybe their lifestyle, beliefs or the way they dress is very different from the others. This term can mean a lot of different things, and “black sheep” don’t always have poor...
Why Functional Freeze May Be Mistaken for Depression
If you’re feeling numb, detached and burnt out, there are treatments that can help you start feeling like yourself again. However, symptoms that look like depression on the outside may have different causes. Functional freeze is a response to trauma or ongoing stress...
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