Category: self care

  • Learning to Heal From Mistaking Chaos for Love

    Learning to Heal From Mistaking Chaos for Love

    The author reflects on their journey to understand the difference between love and chaos. Initially equating intense emotions with love, they learn that true love is calm, consistent, and reassuring. Healing teaches them to value stable relationships and recognize their worth, leading to a deeper understanding of what love should feel like.

  • Neurodivergent versus neurotypical: Understanding the differences

    Neurodivergent versus neurotypical: Understanding the differences

    Neurodivergent people have brains that work in different ways than neurotypical people, but it doesn’t mean they are less valuable. They may have unique strengths like problem-solving and creativity, but also face challenges in social situations. It’s important for everyone to understand and support each other, so we can create a world where everyone is…

  • How Can Memory Disturbances in C-PTSD Impact Daily Functioning and Quality of Life?

    How Can Memory Disturbances in C-PTSD Impact Daily Functioning and Quality of Life?

    C-PTSD is a condition that can happen to people who have had a lot of bad things happen to them like abuse or violence. One big problem with C-PTSD is memory issues, which can make it hard for people to remember things and make sense of their past. The brain can have trouble storing memories…

  • How to Manage the Unpredictability of Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Tips for Daily Life

    How to Manage the Unpredictability of Fibromyalgia Symptoms: Tips for Daily Life

    Living with fibromyalgia can be really tough because it causes a lot of pain, tiredness, and brain fog. Some days you might feel okay, but other days the pain can be really bad. It’s hard to make plans because you never know how you’ll feel. People may not understand how much it affects you because…