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Understanding Trauma Bonds: Why Detachment Feels Like Addiction There is something present in many relationships, it's often hard to name. You know something is hurting you. You understand it isn’t healthy. You may have even promised yourself you would step away. And yet… you stay. Logically it doesn't make sense. People might have asked you "why don't you just leave?" This is often what people describe as a trauma bond — and one of the easiest ways to understand it is through the lens of ...

Using AI as a therapist? - I get it. I have asked AI for advice on some issues myself, but here's what I found - It will find a way to agree and collude with you. It makes mistakes ( so do therapists,) It doesn't care - because it can't, It doesn't pick up the subtle nuances of your personality, your body language, It hasn't experienced life, grief, abuse, confusion. It doesn't offer you a comfy chair or a cuppa - or allocated time that's for you only to attend to yourself. In the wise words...

Managing Masking, Preventing Burnout, and Improving Self-Regulation Living with ADHD often involves a significant amount of mental and emotional energy spent on "masking" symptoms to fit in, which can lead to severe burnout. Developing self-regulation strategies and finding safe spaces to be your authentic self is helpful for long-term well-being. Addressing Masking and Preventing Burnout Recognise your masking behaviours: Be aware of when and why you hide your symptoms (e.g., forcing eye...