Grief, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder are common conditions, with a number of varied expressions. Recovery is always possible with professional support, positive coping strategies and time.

Traumatic life events can leave deep psychological or emotional wounds, regardless of an individual's previous history. The ongoing effects of trauma can be distressing and disruptive to a person's lifestyle, health and wellbeing 

Grief is a natural and ongoing response to loss, whether it is the death of a loved one or pet, a relationship breakdown, or loss of material possessions. Grief can be an ongoing and unpredictable process but with time and therapy, hope can be regained for the future. 

We all respond to loss differently, and each individual's journey and depth of grief is unique. There is no right way to overcome grief and loss, and the process of mourning can last for years depending on the nature of loss and your personal approach to recovery.

For some people, mourning and grief is hidden as we attempt to cope with the painful feelings and carry on with life as normal. For others, grief can be a debilitating and deeply paralyzing experience as we come to terms with life in a new way.

Some common experiences of grief include:

Feeling out of control of your emotion, or that your mourning comes in "waves";

Shock or disbelief that things have changed;

Longing or sadness for things to return to the way they were prior to loss;

Anxiety, worry or despair that you will never be content with life again;

Difficulty letting go, moving on, or starting fresh;

Physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches or nausea;

Changes in diet or sleeping patterns.

Many people may turn to alcohol or substance use, compulsive behaviours like spending or gambling, and other unhelpful coping mechanisms to shoulder the burden of grief. 

However, with time and appropriate therapy, you can enjoy the fullness of life once again.

Types of traumatic events

One-off traumatic events are those that occurred at a single point in time. These events may include natural disasters, a car accident, a violent attack or accident or life threatening situation (like drowning).

Relentless or ongoing trauma is often deep-rooted. Ongoing or relentless trauma is an experience that was prolonged over a significant period of time, and regularly compromised a person's sense of safety and security. These events are often pertaining to manipulation, abuse or neglect, like domestic violence or bullying.

Signs and symptoms of trauma

Trauma may be an underlying cause of mental health concerns, like depression or anxiety, or other compulsive behaviours like substance misuse, gambling or overspending. Spending time exploring your life experiences with your qualified psychologist can help you establish the root cause of your unhelpful behaviours or unpleasant emotions.

Other symptoms include:

Inability to form close relationship with emotional and/or physical depth;

Avoidance strategies, especially pertaining to conflict, specific locations or activities;

Regular "out of body" experiences;

Emotional numbness, disconnection, apathy or depressive like symptoms;

Sensitive mood, panic attacks or anxiety;

Guilt, shame or self-blame for undesirable life circumstances or unpleasant emotions;

Fear inducing memories or flashbacks;

Substance misuse, such as regular or excessive alcohol use, illicit drug use or prescription medication dependency.

Oher then spiritual healing there is a number of other specific therapy approaches ,such as :

cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT),

eye movement sensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy,

equine therapy, and

expressive therapies like neurologic music therapy and art therapy.
 

 Nails and psychology

I want to share with you interesting thoughts about how nails and psychology are closely related to each other.

We often underestimate the impact that the appearance of our nails has on our emotional state, mood, and self-esteem. Let's explore this amazing connection together!

Nails are not only part of our appearance, but can also become an expression of our individuality and self-expression.

The colors, shapes and designs of nails can reflect our emotions, moods and lifestyles.

Well-designed and well-groomed nails can lift your spirits and boost your self-confidence.

This is a small self-love ritual that helps us feel well-groomed and beautiful in addition, the choice of color design for nails can have a significant impact on our emotional state.

Colors have a psychological meaning and can evoke certain emotions.

For example, bright and saturated colors such as red or pink can stimulate feelings of joy and energy. Pastel shades can be soothing and create an atmosphere of relaxation.

Sometimes we may use nail art as a form of therapy or self-expression. It can be a way to express our feelings, experiences, or inner peaceful landscapes. This can be a creative outlet and allow us to relax, focus on the process and get satisfaction.
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