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What is the window of tolerance, and why does it matter for healing?

24/6/2026

Three engraved stones representing hyperarousal, regulation, and hypoarousal, symbolising the window of tolerance and nervous system regulation after trauma

What is high-functioning anxiety, and why does it so often go unnoticed?

24/6/2026

Tangled pastel yarn transitioning into straight strands on a rustic wooden background, symbolising anxiety, overthinking, and the process of finding clarity

Why do I feel numb? Understanding emotional shutdown after trauma

23/6/2026

Stone engraved with a curled-up figure and branching cracks, symbolising emotional numbness and shutdown after trauma, surrounded by flowers on a rustic wooden background

What is complex trauma (C-PTSD) and how is it different from PTSD?

23/6/2026

Braided rope with a single frayed section on one side and multiple frayed strands woven throughout the other side, symbolising the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD.

Why am I always waiting for something to go wrong? Understanding hypervigilance after trauma

8/6/2026

Stone engraved with a storm cloud resting in a peaceful natural setting, symbolising hypervigilance and a nervous system that remains alert even when danger has passed.