How to Write about TraumaEven a dislocated thumb can have a deeper meaning.One summer afternoon, when I was 4 or 5 years...Sayrafiezadeh, Said
And people coping with a severe trauma or depression may not find it useful to do on their own, without therapy. Yet it can be a powerful coping tool for many, in large part because it helps combat the feelings that people often keep as secret about a trauma, as well as their ...
When I felt alone and had no one to call, I began to write and uncover my creative spirit. Writing was no longer just a form of cheap therapy but a way home to myself. It was a safe space that wasn’t invaded. It was a space where I could process the thoughts and emotions tha...
Yet it can be a powerful coping tool for many, in large part because it helps combat the secrecy people often feel about a trauma, as well as their reluctance to face emotions. “The more you avoid a problem, the...
根据第三段中But there are a few limitations.For psychiatrists,expressive writing isn't a magical cure-all,so it shouldn't be used as a replacement for other treatments.And people coping with a severe trauma or depression may not find it useful to do on their own,without t...
Lydia Wang is the love & life editor at Women’s Health, where she writes and edits stories about all things sex, relationships, queerness, and sex tech. Her debut romance novel,Here For The Wrong Reasons, was published this year. ...
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A metaphor is a way to describe one thing in terms of something else. Common metaphors relating to pain include: “His sharp words felt like a knife through my heart.” “The betrayal was like being stabbed in the back.” Symbolism is a powerful way to write about emotional pain, too....
How is it that I’ve noticed this? I happen to be an expert in trauma. Over the years I have diagnosed and treated hundreds of people with trauma-related conditions, so I feel well-equipped to write this article. Before I go any further I should define “trauma.” Trauma is an emotio...
Core wounds or negative meanings that we give to traumatic experiences lead to negative beliefs about ourselves, others, or the world. You’ll often find people who’ve been through trauma have negative, limiting self-beliefs like: “I’m not good enough.” ...