All Entries Tagged With: "PTSD"
PTSD: The cycle of trauma-based addiction
Thomas Goenczi, Lookout contributor — With any pattern of behaviour, there is an identifiable cycle that propels one forward. Sometimes we are acutely aware of this pattern and other times we dwell in dense unconsciousness. Both are equally painful in their own right. What makes addiction out of trauma difficult is that the mind begins to […]
PTSD: Nature and Nurture on Trauma-based Addiction
Thomas Goenczi, Lookout contributor — Addiction born out of trauma is devastating for the psyche. Everyone’s path to addiction is unique. No story is ever the same. Sure, we can concede some generalizations in the form of similar forms of trauma i.e. childhood trauma, sexual abuse, life-threatening illness, natural disasters/major events. However, another piece of the […]
PTSD: Wounded & Addiction
Thomas Goenczi, Lookout Contributor — When we are psychologically wounded by trauma, we have many avenues we can take. However, our choices and our sense of autonomy are often shrouded by old patterns. These patterns develop on emotional, behavioural, and mental levels. This is a very unconscious process for most. Due to this unconsciousness, we are […]
