All Entries Tagged With: "PTSD"
PTSD: Nature and Nurture on Trauma-based Addiction
Thomas Goenczi, Lookout contributor — Addiction born out of trauma is devastating for the psyche. Everyone’s path to addiction is unique. No story is ever the same. Sure, we can concede some generalizations in the form of similar forms of trauma i.e. childhood trauma, sexual abuse, life-threatening illness, natural disasters/major events. However, another piece of the […]
PTSD: Wounded & Addiction
Thomas Goenczi, Lookout Contributor — When we are psychologically wounded by trauma, we have many avenues we can take. However, our choices and our sense of autonomy are often shrouded by old patterns. These patterns develop on emotional, behavioural, and mental levels. This is a very unconscious process for most. Due to this unconsciousness, we are […]
PTSD: The Wheel of Trauma
Traumatic events can cause profound psychological wounds like PTSD, leading to mental anguish. Responses to trauma are unique, involving stages of being wounded, discovering the trauma, processing it, and changing. Each individual’s experience is distinct, and treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Recovery involves conscious reflection and working through trauma to regain control.
