We have another Soul Story for you today! This one comes to us from the brave and beautiful Taylor Hagemann (who goes by Tay). Tay is a blogger, vlogger, and MH advocate from the Midwest who shares her unique perspective on mental health through her writing. When I read through Tay’s story, on Tay Hagemann …
We all know exercise is amazing for mental health. Indeed, movement is one of the very best tools we can have in our Mental Health Tool Box. But what happens when you’re flat out exhausted from battling mental illness to even think of working out? If you’re already low on spoons (check out Spoon Theory …
Mental Floss: How to Get Moving – Exercise for Low Mental Health Days Read More »
Have you ever had a panic attack? I sure have. And let me tell you, they are NOT fun. Of course there’s the general shakiness, sweating, and the intense fear that seemingly comes out of nowhere. But mine also keep me from speaking properly and affect my body movements. I feel like I could faint …
Have you ever overreacted? Like, have you ever been in a situation where emotions seem to take over? Where you reacted based on the way you felt in the moment rather than on logic? Of course! We all have! It’s part of being human! But what happens when your overreaction gauge seems to be stuck …
Hyperarousal, Hyper-vigilance, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Read More »
The Psychology of Generational Trauma: Did you know trauma can time-travel? Yep, that’s right. Studies suggest the effect of a traumatic event can be passed down like an heirloom generation to generation. It’s called trans-generational trauma and it’s handed down through parenting styles, cultural practices and maybe even genes. What is Generational Trauma? Generational trauma …
Jakob’s Family: The Psychology of Generational Trauma Read More »
Learn how CPTSD can affect a life, even 25 years after an event.
