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 ...

That inexplicable anxiety you feel in crowded places? The way your body tenses up when you hear raised voices? The persistent feeling that something bad is about to happen even when life is going well ...

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 ...

Overthinking is not just a habit or personality quirk — it’s often your brain trying to protect you. Psychology suggests it ...

Many of us will have heard of the “flight, fright, freeze” response when we are confronted with a threatening situation. In ...

Childhood trauma is an intricate experience that deeply imprints on our psyche, influencing both our internal and external engagements. Its effects often persist into adulthood, manifesting in varied ...

Can AI experience PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), a condition marked by persistent fear and distress after a traumatic ...

Women are more than twice as likely as men to develop stress-related conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ...

A new study has found that even if survivors’ physical and psychological scars have healed after experiencing trauma, their bodies can still carry a biological “imprint” of the event years into the ...

It starts way too young. Quietness, accommodation, and selflessness are encouraged, while assertiveness, leadership, and stepping outside the norms are often chastised, all at the cost of the girl's ...