Things people do to heal after they have been abused

I asked a group of people; who have been treated horribly by at least one other person, over a long period of time, “How do you think the abuse you have endured has changed your personality?”  Many of the responses to that question were from people who were still hurting very deeply.  The following responses were from the people who had found ways to heal … Continue reading Things people do to heal after they have been abused

How people feel after they have been abused

I asked a group of people; who have been treated horribly by at least one other person, over a long period of time, “How do you think the abuse you have endured has changed your personality?” The responses to that question were roughly, the following responses. Abuse definitely changes who you are. Anytime I complimented him, he immediately became suspicious because every time he complimented … Continue reading How people feel after they have been abused

How does a person become trauma-bonded?

   Very much like alcohol, drugs and smoking cigarettes can release dopamine in your brain, the love-bombing an abuser sometimes dumps on their victims can also cause their victims to feel the rush from the dopamine that gets released in their brains when their abuser showers them with fake love, fake care, fake concern and material goods. Once an abuser feels like they have established … Continue reading How does a person become trauma-bonded?

Suicide and How can we lower our Suicide Rate?

After doing all of the research I have done on suicides; I have noticed a common theme.  That theme is:  An event or many events have happened to a person during their lifetime that have caused them to become depressed.  Sometimes people who are depressed feel like they will never be able to recover from feeling miserable. Sometimes people become depressed because they have a … Continue reading Suicide and How can we lower our Suicide Rate?

Suicide and Teens who suffer from a concussion or another type of traumatic brain injury

Studies have proven that teens who suffer from a concussion or another type of brain injury are dramatically more likely to:    Attempt suicide    Be bullied    Seek help for mental health issues    Become bullies    Be prescribed medication for anxiety and / or depression    Use alcohol or cannabis    Engage in anti-social behaviors    Damage property    Run away from home … Continue reading Suicide and Teens who suffer from a concussion or another type of traumatic brain injury

Suicide and Teens who have been Adopted

People who have been adopted are about 4 times more likely to attempt suicide than people who have not been adopted.  People who have been adopted far outnumber people who have not been adopted in various types of treatment facilities.  It is strongly believed that the separation that preceded the placement is largely to blame for the negative feelings the adopted person has. People who … Continue reading Suicide and Teens who have been Adopted

Suicide and Smokers

Smoking causes numerous health problems.  Smoking affects every part of the body and the brain.  It adversely affects the nervous system and the emotional state and moods of the smoker.  Smoking affects biochemical and physiological functions.  It causes several forms of cancer including lung cancer.  Smoking also increases the likelihood that someone will develop heart disease and strokes.  Smoking damages blood vessels and narrows them, … Continue reading Suicide and Smokers

Suicide and Schizoaffective Disorder (Schizophrenia)

Statistics reveal, people who have schizoaffective disorder are significantly more likely to attempt suicide and/or commit suicide than people who do not have this disorder. People who have this disorder sometimes act very impulsively.  When their mood drops and they consider committing suicide, they may act-out their thoughts. People who have schizoaffective disorder, are young, male, white and have never been married, are more likely … Continue reading Suicide and Schizoaffective Disorder (Schizophrenia)

Suicide and People who listen to rock music lyrics

An article I read stated that a study done by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company discovered that teen suicides rose 50% between 1952 and 1962.  The same study discovered teen suicides rose 200% between 1962 and 1982.  Between 1980 and 1995 the suicide rate among youths between the ages of 10 and 14 doubled again. It is believed by many that many of the rock … Continue reading Suicide and People who listen to rock music lyrics

Suicide and People who have the INFP Personality type

INFP stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceptive The Myers-Briggs Personality Test determines whether or not people are: Introverted or Extroverted Intuitive or a Sensor A Feeler or a Thinker A Perceiver or a Judger Introverted people are likely to bottle-up their thoughts and feelings.  Since they don’t get things off their chests, the things that bother them are likely to stay with them.  Introverts have … Continue reading Suicide and People who have the INFP Personality type