You may be in denial about being in an abusive relationship, but remember: abuse isn’t always physical. Cycles of manipulation, gaslighting, victim-blaming, and control are more than just toxic behaviors—they’re forms of abuse when used intentionally and repeatedly…

Many people ask, can emotional abuse cause PTSD? The answer is yes. Even though it isn’t physical, emotional abuse can leave lasting scars. The effects often manifest in changes to your habits, personality, preferences, mood, and overall quality of life…

The emotional aftermath of a car accident is not always immediate. Processing the event can take time, as everyone’s emotional journey is unique and unfolds at its own pace. Some may find...

Many people think of PTSD from bullying as an issue rooted in childhood experiences. While this is often true, it’s also possible to experience bullying and develop PTSD for the first time as an adult…

An abusive relationship does not always have to be physically violent. Verbal abuse from significant relationships can be psychologically harmful that leaves invisible scars. This impact can affect…

Anyone suffering from seizures, whether from epilepsy or non-epileptic causes, may experience anxiety that restricts participation in activities. Fortunately, exercise is proven to improve seizure symptoms and frequency. Improving…

There are two types of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA). The first is a mechanical obstruction and the latter is neuromuscular dysfunction. The type of sleep apnea that is associated with PTSD is OSA, where the mechanical obstruction to the airway causes sleep loss. The muscles affected are…

Yes, PTSD can cause memory loss. Memory issues are one of the many symptoms of PTSD, which can lead to dissociative amnesia - forgetting details of the traumatic event. Additionally, trauma can result in overall forgetfulness in daily life, even years after the event…

Non epileptic seizures are seizures from psychological or emotional distress. Therefore, the origin of this disorder is not physical like epilepsy. This is important to differentiate because the treatment course will be different. Often…

Isolating yourself for personal growth may seem from the outside that you’re depressed — less socializing, more sleep — however, the intention is different. This is a personal choice to have peace and quiet... It’s because you’re tired of living the same way and you’re doing internal investigation to make lasting change...

Often, we are our biggest bully. When we make mistakes, we might call ourselves “stupid” or undisciplined, spiraling into negative self-talk, that eventually we convince ourselves that we should just give up. This attitude shows up often when trying to lose weight. Let’s say...

The number one reason for emotional eating is to SEEK COMFORT. This is often in response to stress, sadness, boredom or other emotions. The comfort is sought from calories — after all, calories are our life source that gives us energy...