If you’re a woman, you’re likely familiar with the menstrual cycle and the regularity of your period. There may be times when your period is late or missed altogether, which can be concerning. A late period can be caused by a variety of factors, some of which may be related to your health. One of …
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If you have recently separated from your partner, you may think that the abuse you have experienced is finally over. However, for many survivors of domestic abuse, the abuse does not stop after the relationship has ended. Post-separation abuse (PSA) is a form of abuse that occurs after a relationship has ended, and it can …
Living with dissociation is no way to live. This type of disorder leaves you feeling like your environment, people and even your own identity are not real. Instead of being present in the moment you’re in, your brain dissociates and provides a “safe haven” to protect you from stressful events, current and/or past trauma. …
Imagine one day of having a feeling that everything around you is not real. Your environment. Your family and friends. And even you own body doesn’t feel real. This sense of detachment from one’s body, thoughts, and surroundings is known as dissociation. Dissociation occurs for a variety of reasons and is often triggered by past …
The holiday season comes with joy, family and plenty of holiday spirit. But for many people this busy time of the year comes with holiday stress. Whether you have preexisting mental health struggles or experience seasonal depression, the holidays are a hectic time due to a multitude of different factors. From gift shopping, parties …