Tag: traumatic environment
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10 Traumatic Events That Cause PTSD (And Ways to Heal)
In the intricate landscape of mental health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) emerges as a poignant reflection of the enduring impact that trauma can exert on an individual’s well-being. The ripple effects of traumatic experiences extend beyond the confines of the event itself, manifesting in distressing symptoms that reverberate through an individual’s life. Understanding the intricacies…
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Science Explains How a Traumatic Childhood Causes Premature Aging
A traumatic childhood negatively impacts the mind, body, and soul, sometimes in irreversible ways. Scientists have shown that repeated adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can cause profound changes in brain chemistry. They’ve also discovered that abusing or neglecting children also affects physical health. That’s because too many negative occurrences lead to a rise in cortisol levels. When…
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Psychologists Explain What Makes Someone Feel Inadequate
Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? You may have a spouse, children, and the house with the white picket fence that people dream of, but you still feel inadequate. In fact, that nagging feeling of inadequacy eats away at you and tells you that you’re missing something. But what? Finding the Root of…