By Carrie Kerwick Four years ago, I lost my husband of 18 years to suicide. It was tragic and unexpected and left our family shattered. Losing him came with a pain that I thought would never go away (and it never really does). I wondered if I would ever be able to survive it. As…
Category: Trauma
Signs and Treatments for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD) affects every area of life, relationships, physical health, success, career, and overall happiness. If you’ve ever lashed out at loved ones, lost jobs, or pushed people away…It’s NOT your fault. According to mental health professionals, PTSD is an emotional and physical reaction to a shocking or frightening event such as…
Trauma and Repurposing Defenses
“Repurposing is the process by which an object with one use value is transformed or redeployed as an object with an alternative use value” – WikipediaMy history with therapy began some 25 years ago when I was first diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Through those previous decades of therapy, I blindly went through the process….