Psychosomatic Pain: Understanding the Trauma Response
Psychosomatic pain is real physical pain with roots in the mind. Many people suffer from headaches, backaches, or stomach pain without a clear medical reason. Often, the hidden cause is unresolved trauma. This type of pain is not “fake.” It is the body’s way of...
When Your Car Breaks Down You Need a Mechanic, When Someone Close to You Breaks Down How Do I Help Them Repair?
We all know what to do when a car breaks down—you call a mechanic, get it towed, and pray it won’t cost your entire month’s salary. But when a person breaks down, it’s not that simple. You can’t just grab a wrench, change their oil, and send them back on the road....
The Same Obsessive Thoughts Again and Again: How Can I Help Myself?
Do you ever feel like your brain is stuck in “repeat mode”? The same thought plays again and again, like a broken record you can’t switch off. You try to distract yourself, but it comes back louder. Whether it’s a worry about your health, replaying an argument, or...
Trauma After Medical Procedure or Illness: The Overlooked Experience
When people think of trauma, they usually imagine car accidents, violence, or war. But trauma can also happen in hospitals, during surgery, or after an illness. It’s called medical trauma, and it often goes unnoticed. Even though someone’s body might heal, their mind...
EMDR for Depression: Healing Emotional Wounds at the Root
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It’s a heavy, painful feeling that can make life feel dark and hopeless. Many people who struggle with depression find it hard to enjoy anything. Even getting out of bed or talking to someone can feel too much. But what if the...
The Best Self-Help Tool for Working Through Any Negative Feeling
Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time—anxiety, anger, sadness, or even fear. These feelings can affect our daily lives, whether at work, in relationships, or during personal moments of reflection. While it's normal to feel this way, learning how to...
How to Cure My Anxiety in the Car as a Passenger?
Feeling anxious in a car as a passenger is more common than you might think. For many people, just the idea of sitting in the passenger seat can cause a racing heart, sweaty palms, or even panic attacks. Some feel a loss of control, while others might have had a bad...
Addictive Dependency: What Can Help to Break the Vicious Cycle?
What Is Addictive Dependency? Addictive dependency happens when a person feels like they must use something—like alcohol, drugs, gambling, or even social media—again and again. They may try to stop, but feel like they just can’t. It becomes a cycle, a loop that keeps...
Why Does My Child Have Eating Disorders and How I Can Support Them
As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to watch your child struggle with an eating disorder. You may feel confused, helpless, or even blame yourself. But you are not alone, and it is not your fault. Many children and teenagers today are dealing with eating disorders due...
Ego States: How to Talk Better with Your Child, Customer, Spouse, or Boss
Have you ever had a talk with someone that suddenly turned into a fight? Maybe you were calm, but the other person got angry, or maybe you got upset without knowing why. Whether you’re talking to your child, your boss, your customer, or your partner—communication can...