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Is Your Life Affected by Ancestral Trauma? Do You Carry the Legacy of Generational Trauma?
Is Your Life Affected by Ancestral Trauma? Do You Carry the Legacy of Generational Trauma?
Do you still bear the scars of your ancestry? Studies on DNA and epigenetics indicate that trauma isn’t what you might think
Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
Jul 2
Does The World’s Numbness To Pain Make Us Numb Also?
Does The World’s Numbness To Pain Make Us Numb Also?
Why are we so disconnected and worn out? Why do we have to numb our pain and be ‘strong’?
Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
Jun 30
Gabor Maté’s Warning to a Numb Society — Trauma Reflects Capitalism
Gabor Maté’s Warning to a Numb Society — Trauma Reflects Capitalism
What’s wrong with you?” asks capitalist societies. They don’t ask, “What happened to you?
Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
Jun 29
What is the H.E.A.L. Technique in Trauma Recovery?
What is the H.E.A.L. Technique in Trauma Recovery?
“Healing is not a destination — it’s a direction” (Dr. Gabor Maté)
Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
Jun 28
Subtle Emotional Manipulation and Trauma Bonding
Subtle Emotional Manipulation and Trauma Bonding
When it doesn’t look like abuse, but it feels like something’s off
Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
May 30
Welcome to Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind
Welcome to Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind
Why this publication exists and what I plan for it
Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
Jun 1
Why I Started Psychology Hits — A New Publication on Medium
Why I Started Psychology Hits — A New Publication on Medium
Call out to everyone interested in Psychology and related issues
Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
May 30
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Can recalling a cold memory warm you up? New research suggests embodied cognition influences physical responses
Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
Jul 11
The Gifted Psychopath: They’re Not All Monsters
The Gifted Psychopath: They’re Not All Monsters
Some psychopathic traits, such as emotional detachment, calm under pressure, and fearlessness — can save lives
Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
Jul 10
The Psychology of Burnout: Caring Too Much Could Cause Burnout
The Psychology of Burnout: Caring Too Much Could Cause Burnout
Burnout isn’t failure—it can reflect empathy and depth. And having a dark triad personality may protect against or worsen burnout.
Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
Jul 7
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