Tag: cptsd
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When Coping Becomes a Cycle: My Experience with Body Repetitive Behaviours and C-PTSD
Living with C-PTSD, I developed body-focused repetitive behaviours as a way to cope with overwhelm. Here’s how trauma shaped my habits — and how I began to heal.
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To the One I Love, Even When I Seem Distant
A letter for the moments I pull away — not because I don’t love you, but because I’m still learning how to stay. For anyone healing from trauma or navigating love while neurodivergent, you’re not alone.
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It Took Me 10 Years to Try Medication
I avoided medication for almost a decade because of fear, shame, and stigma. But when I finally gave myself permission to try, everything changed. Here’s what I wish I’d known sooner — and how it helped me heal with Complex PTSD and ADHD.
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When “Triggered” Becomes a Trend: Why Language Around Trauma Matters
The words “triggered” and “traumatised” are often misused in everyday language. Here’s why that matters—especially for those living with the real impact of trauma and C-PTSD.
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What C-PTSD Is Really Like (For People Who Don’t Have It)
Complex PTSD isn’t about “dwelling on the past.” It’s the past living in the body. This post offers a personal, trauma-informed look at what C-PTSD really feels like day to day.
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Depression Feels Like Your Body and Mind Asking for Deep Rest — And That’s Okay
Depression can feel like your mind and body are asking for deep rest—not weakness. Learn why slowing down is a valid and necessary part of trauma healing and mental health recovery.
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How I’m Navigating Motherhood with C-PTSD
Navigating motherhood with Complex PTSD can feel overwhelming. In this honest reflection, Ness shares the challenges, emotional triggers, and what’s helping her find strength as a trauma survivor and mum.
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Healing Trauma by Having Fun: Why Joy Matters in Recovery
Relearning how to have fun was a turning point in my healing journey with C-PTSD. Here’s how joy, hobbies, and light-hearted moments can support trauma recovery.
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What Is C-PTSD? Understanding Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
C-PTSD, or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, develops from prolonged or repeated trauma, often in childhood. Learn how it differs from PTSD and how recovery is possible.
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Welcome to Traversing Trauma: My Journey with C-PTSD and Healing
Meet Ness, the voice behind Traversing Trauma — a personal blog about healing from childhood trauma and living with C-PTSD. Join her journey toward authenticity, recovery, and self-acceptance.
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