Tag: ACE
E13 – Understanding Psychosis, Religious Delusions and How I am Healing
Living with long-term psychosis can be an intense and isolating experience, especially when symptoms like religious delusions and paranoia take center stage. For individuals who experience these symptoms, reality may feel blurred and overwhelming, with thoughts and perceptions that seem profoundly real, yet difficult to share with others. Religious delusions—beliefs that one has a divine… Read more
E11 – Childhood Trauma and “People-Pleasers” in Adulthood
Many of us have experienced times when we’ve gone out of our way to make others happy—agreeing to things we didn’t really want, or putting aside our own needs to keep the peace. But what if this people-pleasing habit goes deeper than we realize? For many adults, the drive to please others is more than… Read more
E10 – Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder vs. Schizophrenia: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to mental health, there’s a lot of terminology that can get confusing. Two terms that often pop up in discussions are “schizoaffective disorder” and “schizophrenia.” While they may sound similar and share some overlapping features, they are distinct conditions that require different approaches to treatment. Let’s break it down in an upbeat… Read more
E4 – Understanding Psychosis: Definitions, Causes, Symptoms, Stages, and the Impact of Childhood Trauma
Psychosis is a mental health condition that profoundly affects how an individual perceives reality. It can manifest in various ways, leading to significant disruptions in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In this blog, we’ll explore the definition of psychosis, its causes, symptoms, stages, and how childhood trauma can predispose individuals to this condition. What is Psychosis?… Read more