Sit back, take a deep breath, and let your shoulders drop. If you are reading this, chances are you are the person everyone calls when things go wrong. You are the reliable one, the empathetic listener, the peacemaker who smooths over the rough edges of everyone else’s day. In the eyes of the world, you…
Over the last few years of sitting in the therapist’s chair, I’ve had the privilege of listening to hundreds of stories. Different faces, different backgrounds, different tax brackets—yet the underlying struggles are strikingly similar. In our Nigerian society, where we are practically raised on a diet of resilience and “e go better,” navigating mental health…
Trauma profoundly affects mental and emotional well-being, leaving lasting imprints on the brain. Key brain regions impacted by trauma include: Amygdala: Hyperactivity in the amygdala leads to heightened emotional reactivity and difficulty regulating emotions effectively. Hippocampus: Trauma can reduce hippocampal volume, causing memory disruptions like fragmented memories and difficulty recalling details of traumatic events. Prefrontal…
“The impact of childhood #trauma manifested strongly in my life, particularly during my university years. I experienced an overwhelming sense of inadequacy and an incessant need for validation and approval. This desire for acceptance drove me to fulfil the expectations of others, often disregarding my own well-being in the process. Regrettably, I found myself occasionally associating with…
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