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What is a Therapist and When Should I See One?

You walk into your therapist’s office, check in at the front desk, and take a seat in the waiting room. Your therapist calls you back to their office, you get settled in a comfy chair and then — you feel a wave of relief come over you. You take a deep breath. You think… finally,

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What Is Parental Neglect? Signs, Impact, and How to Heal

When the love, care, and support a child needs to go missing, the wounds left behind run deep. These wounds don’t always show on the outside, but they shape lives, creating emotional gaps that affect confidence, relationships, and mental health. Parental neglect isn’t just about what didn’t happen during childhood; it’s about the mental health
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How to Deal with Gaslighting in Relationships and Reclaim Your Voice

Gaslighting isn’t just emotional manipulation; it’s a direct attack on your mental health. It can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, and unsure of your own reality. When someone constantly tells you, “That never happened,” or “You’re just being dramatic,” you start questioning everything: your memories, emotions, and even your sanity. If this is happening in
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How to Recognize and Combat Gaslighting in Relationships

Do you doubt yourself constantly? It can be gaslighting. Gaslighting doesn’t just break trust; it breaks people. When someone constantly makes you doubt your own reality, it can take a serious toll on your mental health. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and even PTSD can result from gaslighting in relationships. If you’re feeling lost, confused, or
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How to Manage Hypervigilance Due to Childhood Trauma

Your heart races at the slightest noise. You flinch when someone gets too close. A simple conversation feels exhausting because you’re always scanning for danger. You’re not just being cautious; your brain has been wired to expect the worst. This is hypervigilance due to childhood trauma. If this feels familiar, know this: it’s not your
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Hypervigilance in Relationships: Signs, Causes, and Healing Tips

Do you constantly feel on edge in your relationship, as if something bad is about to happen? Are you always scanning for signs of danger, overanalyzing words, or preparing for the worst? If so, you might be dealing with hypervigilance in relationships. It’s exhausting. It’s overwhelming. And it can make even the strongest relationships feel
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