There are many things in life that genuinely need our attention. But there are also things that consume a great deal of our emotional energy without actually helping us. Perhaps one way of making life a little easier is to identify those unnecessary burdens and gradually set ourselves free from them. Think about annoyance, anger, … Continue reading Set Yourself Free
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Your Shield – Your Superpower
When someone hurts us—often without intending to—we naturally want to do something that will make us feel better. We may react immediately, assume bad intentions, retaliate, argue repeatedly, try to change the person, wait for an apology, replay the incident, take it personally, suppress our feelings, or become suspicious of everyone. These responses are understandable … Continue reading Your Shield – Your Superpower
When No One Walks Beside You
There are moments in life when we long for someone who will simply sit with us while we make sense of our thoughts. Not someone to solve our problems. Not someone to tell us what to believe. Just someone willing to walk beside us for a while. Unfortunately, not everyone finds that companion. Sometimes life … Continue reading When No One Walks Beside You
When a Small Trigger Awakens a Large Trauma Response
Sometimes a relatively minor event can trigger surprisingly intense emotional reactions. A disagreement, criticism, rejection, misunderstanding, change of tone, or interpersonal tension may suddenly produce overwhelming anger, fear, humiliation, anxiety, or emotional collapse. Even when the actual situation appears manageable, the internal response may feel much larger than the event itself. This can be deeply … Continue reading When a Small Trigger Awakens a Large Trauma Response
Learning Safety After Long Survival
There is a kind of tiredness that does not come from work, but from years of staying alert. Some people carry it quietly. They function, they think deeply, they care intensely — and yet their nervous system remains tuned to danger long after the danger has passed. If this sounds familiar, nothing is wrong with … Continue reading Learning Safety After Long Survival
Dr. M Samir Hossain 