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Deep Dive on CPTSD | I Was Misdiagnosed for 25 Years

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 by Colleen, posted in CPTSD, Mental Health, Trigger Warning

In July 2019 I was diagnosed (by a psychiatrist) as having complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) resulting from physical, emotional and sexual abuse that occurred during childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

Mental Health IS Health: Facts and Personal Anecdotes

September 24, 2018October 20, 2018 by Colleen, posted in Health, Mental Health, Self-Care

I originally posted this Saturday, but woke up with major anxiety about it at 1 am and got up to take it down. I'll make some notes below to try and explain why. I read a post by IFLScience yesterday on myths about mental health. I was struck particularly by this passage: "Physical manifestations may … Continue reading Mental Health IS Health: Facts and Personal Anecdotes

Processing Trauma is Hard for Everyone

September 17, 2018October 20, 2018 by Colleen, posted in Mental Health, Trauma, Trigger Warning

To my loved ones: I understand that by sharing my story, I might make you feel sad or angry. Telling my story is part of a process of claiming space for grief and emotion that has been too long in darkness. I'm ok, I will be better, and I appreciate and love you all. Processing … Continue reading Processing Trauma is Hard for Everyone