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The Anniversary Effect

What is The Anniversary Effect, and could I have it? The Anniversary Effect is any disturbing, unsettling feelings, thoughts or memories that occur on the anniversary of some sort of pain, upset, trauma, or loss. Birthdays, anniversaries, seasons (such as the holidays) or a particular date or hour of the day can all activate The … Continue reading »
The Anniversary Effect
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Are You Healing or Just Surviving?

How do you even begin to heal when you feel that you have literally been crushed by life? Maybe you’ve experienced childhood trauma or the death of someone close to you. Maybe you’re having a difficult time getting past a break up or dealing with injury or illness. Merely surviving and healing are two vastly … Continue reading »
Are You Healing or Just Surviving?
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Why am I still grieving?

That crushing, heavy pain deep in your chest. The aching lump in the back of your throat. The stinging eyes. Headaches from crying. Mood swings. Numbness. Nightmares. Gut wrenching pain. Forgetfulness. Meaninglessness. Heart palpitations. Loss of purpose and emptiness. They say grief is a healing process. Then why is it the hurt so absolutely devastating? … Continue reading »
Why am I still grieving?
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You get stronger.

It doesn’t necessarily get easier but YOU grow stronger and learn to deal with things. You learn to shut out the negative messages. You learn to love yourself. You learn how to survive and you learn that the opinions of others no longer matter. You learn to listen to your inner voice and trust your … Continue reading »
You get stronger.
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Suffering.

There is one very obvious benefit of physical pain. When you touch something hot, you instantly pull away because of pain. If you did not feel the pain, you might seriously burn yourself without realizing it. Pain acts as a warning sign to illness and injury. But what about emotional pain? What about the times when … Continue reading »
Suffering.