Category: PTSD

Complex PTSD and Sleep If you’re struggling with CPTSD and insomnia (or other sleep issues), this post is for you. I want to share an unconventional way that has helped me immensely and that I believe can help you too. But before we get into it, let me give some context as to why I… Continue reading Sleep Better with Complex PTSD – Beat Insomnia the [Unconventional] Way

Can EMDR Therapy Make Things Worse? EMDR therapy has become increasingly popular in recent years, but there are some risks associated with this treatment. However, there is a small subset of people for whom EMDR can make things worse. In this blog post, we’ll explore the dangers of EMDR therapy and some of the potential… Continue reading Can EMDR Therapy Make Things Worse? The [Dangers] of EMDR Therapy and Side Effects

Crying during EMDR I have had EMDR Therapy last year and my experience is good, it worked very well for me. However, there were some strange side effects that I experienced after my sessions. I would cry uncontrollably, have flashbacks of memories that I had long forgotten about and also nightmares the following days. Are… Continue reading Is It Normal to Cry, Have Flashbacks and See Nightmares After an EMDR Session?

Social isolation has affected millions of people due to lockdown measures that have been put into place all over the globe to curb the pandemic. These lockdown measures can be linked to feelings of uncertainly, fear of the unknown, anxiety and depression. These feelings are normally coupled with insomnia and post-traumatic stress called Post-Pandemic PTSD.… Continue reading The Pysychological Effects of The Covid Lockdown

The year 2020 will go down in history as the year of Covid-19, lockdowns, sanitizer and masks. People all around the world have been experiencing anxiety, fear, panic and even death and for a many the effects have been devastating. These feelings of panic and not being safe can trigger prior traumatic experiences where the… Continue reading What is Pandemic PTSD and how to fight it?