Tag: ptsd

Not everyone who experiences something traumatic will be scarred in a life-altering way. This means people who develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or other trauma responses sometimes blame themselves for their mental health. However, the main factors that cause trauma responses are situational, and not…

Guest Post by Zachary Phillips: Writer, Speaker, Coach & Mental Health Advocate – On why writing is so important for people who have suffered trauma. My Traumatic Childhood I grew up as the son of an addict, paranoid schizophrenic, chronic hoarder and drug dealer. At…