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Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn: Stress Responses Explained

Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn: Stress Responses Explained

Anxiety, General

Have you ever wondered why you explode in anger over small things, why you avoid conflict at all costs, why you feel numb most days, or why you say “yes” when every part of you wants to say “no,”? You’re not broken, rather, you’re responding exactly the way your body...
How To Stop Seeking External Validation and Break Free

How To Stop Seeking External Validation and Break Free

Anxiety, General

You know the feeling: someone praises you, and suddenly everything feels lighter. But one minor criticism? One unread message? One moment of silence? It sends you into a spiral of overthinking, insecurity, or self-doubt. This quiet desperation for external nods is...
What Is Functional Freeze? Understanding This Hidden Trauma Response

What Is Functional Freeze? Understanding This Hidden Trauma Response

General

You wake up tired. Again. Eight, maybe nine hours of sleep, and still you awaken feeling heavy, as if the night gave you nothing back. Your morning coffee barely makes a dent. Throughout the day, you check off tasks—answering emails, attending meetings, making...
DARVO Manipulation: How to Spot It, How It Works, and How to Protect Yourself

DARVO Manipulation: How to Spot It, How It Works, and How to Protect Yourself

General

Have you ever confronted someone about being hurt, only to have them turn the tables—denying it, accusing you, or claiming they’re the real victim? “You’re so sensitive. Stop being dramatic.” “That never happened.” “Actually, I AM...
Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy Explained: A Beginner’s Guide

Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy Explained: A Beginner’s Guide

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When struggling with complex mental health issues like treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, or addiction, many individuals look for answers beyond mainstream treatment solutions. Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy or PAP, offers treatment interventions that can have...
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