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When we consider what it means to be a woman, it goes beyond biological definitions. It is about embracing the unique challenges and strengths that come with identifying as female. To me, being a woman means navigating societal expectations while staying true to oneself. It means finding empowerment in our choices and supporting other women ...
- What Does Complex Trauma Look like?
- A Pattern of Abuse
- Defining The Problem
- Dealing with Complex Trauma
People who have been through complex trauma often experience severe emotional pain, depression and anxiety as adults. They may also experience: 1. Lack of self-esteem and sense of self.This is often related to abuse. For example, if a parent or authority figure repeatedly tells their daughter that they’ll never amount to anything, she’ll probably c...
When a woman repeatedly finds herself in abusive relationships, some people blame the woman. The woman might even blame herself and wonder, Why am I so bad at choosing partners? Dr. Kapoor says. “It’s not that simple. For women who have experienced trauma as children, their self-esteem is severely affected, and they may lack a secure sense of self....
Right now, there’s no official diagnosis for complex trauma. Some with complex trauma may be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but Dr. Kapoor believes the diagnostic criteria for PTSD often misses women with complex trauma. When women are screened for PTSD, they may be asked if they have experienced a traumatic event, says Dr. K...
Another drawback of not having an official diagnosis for complex trauma: There are not many robust and validated treatments for it. “I think that is why there has been a big push toward recognizing complex trauma as a more identifiable and recognized diagnosis,” she says. “It is very challenging to systematically come up with interventions until yo...
Apr 10, 2024 · Mommy issues in women can come from relationship problems that played out in childhood, and they can cause issues in adult relationships, including difficulties in understanding the mommy issues meaning in relationship dynamics.
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Mar 30, 2012 · These clothing choices seem to mean that women who are feeling down put less effort into what they’re wearing, and women who are in a good mood tend to try and look nicer to match their mood...
- Broad Affect. Broad affect refers to the ability of someone to experience the typical range of affective states, from happiness and bliss to sadness, melancholy, and temporary depression (Videbeck, 2019).
- Restricted Affect. Restricted affect, also known as constricted affect, is when an individual experiences a reduced range of emotional expression, often finding it difficult to reach emotional expression on the extreme ends of negative and positive affect.
- Blunted Affect. Blunted affect implies a significant reduction in the intensity of affective responses (Kaufmann et al., 2020). When a person has blunted affect, emotional reactions become less noticeable.
- Flat Affect. Flat affect refers to a sitaution where an individual does not show any significant signs of emotional response at all, positive or negative.
Attitudes towards menopause can be sexist and ageist. There are offensive views about women having less value as they get older. And sexist stereotypes about 'hysterical' or 'weak' women can mean that women aren't taken seriously when they seek support. Not all doctors have enough training in menopause. And research into menopause is limited.
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Nov 1, 2022 · New research finds that labeling a woman as “emotional” or telling her to "calm down" makes her point of view seem less credible.
