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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
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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’?
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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?
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
May 30
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How Your Body Thermoregulates - Memories Can Influence Your Metabolism and Health

How Your Body Thermoregulates - Memories Can Influence Your Metabolism and Health

Can recalling a cold memory warm you up? New research suggests embodied cognition influences physical responses
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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
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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.
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Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss
Jul 7
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