Common responses to trauma are the flight/fight/freeze/fawn mechanisms. When we do not like how we feel from trauma, we tend to do something to help us forget about ...

Many people may not realize how unresolved trauma can influence the quality of their life and their relationships. They may downplay the significance of their trauma, or may live “distracted” where ...

So, you've started to notice some patterns in your life, and you're wondering why you react the way you do. Emotional habits can feel like second nature, but sometimes they're more than just quirks.

Life can sometimes feel like a maze, especially when certain behaviors become second nature. You might not realize it, but some of these reactions can actually be responses to past trauma. It's not ...

What’s the big idea? People-pleasing is not a personality trait. It is part of the trauma response known as fawning. Although it can be a useful mechanism at times, existing in a state of fawning ...

Past trauma casts long shadows over present relationships, creating invisible barriers to intimacy and connection that both partners often struggle to understand. When traumatic experiences remain ...

These days, it's common to scroll through social media feeds and see certain "buzzy" terms in captions and on images, like "gaslighting," "golden handcuffs," "brightsiding," "parentification" and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Chances are, you’re familiar with fight, flight and freeze.

Trauma triggers, subtle yet profoundly impactful, wield the power to disrupt lives, summoning distress and emotional upheaval. Rooted in past traumatic experiences, these triggers stealthily ...

This story discusses child sexual abuse. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 800-656-4673 to reach the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. You can also visit the Child Help Hotline for ...