Everyone has moments where emotions linger longer than expected. An old hurt resurfaces out of nowhere, a conversation keeps replaying in your mind, or a feeling you cannot quite name refuses to fade.
If you live with ADHD, you probably know the obvious symptoms, like distractibility, impulsivity, emotional intensity, or trouble staying organized. What many people do not realize is how often ADHD and trauma responses overlap.
When you're in the middle of depression, it can feel like your brain is working against you. Motivation disappears, thoughts become foggy or hopeless, and even the simplest tasks can feel impossible. You might wonder if you'll ever feel like yourself again.
When something makes you anxious, your first instinct is often to avoid it. You cancel a meeting, delay a phone call, or convince yourself that now isn't the right time.
When you're living with depression, even the simplest everyday things like getting out of bed or answering a text can feel overwhelming. Exercise might sound like the last thing you want to do.
If you've already started trauma therapy and find yourself feeling more emotional, exhausted, or even more anxious than before, you're definitely not alone.
Divorce fundamentally changes how you navigate the role of parenting. While your child still needs connection, safety, and love from both parents, co-parenting can feel like learning an entirely new language after your marriage ends.
When people think of trauma, they often picture the emotional side of things. Most people understand that trauma often causes negative memories, flashbacks, or overwhelming feelings.
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to explain trauma to our children because it wouldn’t happen so frequently. Unfortunately, nearly everyone will experience some kind of traumatic event in their lifetime. That includes children.
There are plenty of stereotypes and tropes about eating too much, or eating the “wrong” things when you’re feeling low. We’ve all seen the movie scenes where someone reaches for a pint of ice cream after a breakup, or sits on the couch surrounded by chips and cookies when they’re sad about something.