Different methods are used in exposure therapy such as virtual reality, in vivo exposure, imaginal exposure, prolonged exposure, and narrative exposure. In today’s blog, we are going to talk about narrative exposure therapy. Narrative exposure therapy is a specialized therapy technique for trauma disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This therapy technique is effective for treating multiple or complex traumas.  Narrative exposure therapy (NET) helps establish a rational narrative that helps contextualize traumatic experiences. Mainly, it is used for calmsage

If you’ve ever settled in your bed with your favorite book, only to find yourself thinking a million thoughts about the things you “should” be doing, then you’re not alone, my friend. In our fast-paced life, relaxation often seems like a luxury more than a necessity. The moment you take time for yourself to relax, a voice whispers in your head reminding you of all the things you could’ve accomplished instead of relaxing.  If this sounds even remotely familiar to calmsage

That weird sense of uneasiness, that low-grade simmering tension ready to boil over for no obvious reason, and the general sense of distress that you experience could be a possible sign of subconscious anxiety. Subconscious anxiety is a hidden form of worry and anxiety that can subtly influence your thoughts, actions, and behaviors. Subconscious anxiety, as the term probably indicates, operates beneath the surface and subtly influences your actions and thoughts. Unlike regular anxiety where clear triggers are present, this calmsage

Every TikTok user is talking about the seven friends theory; well, it’s been a hot topic for the last few months! We are eventually in an age wherein we struggle to maintain single friendships; the seven friends theory recommends making seven different friends to fulfill different needs in life, according to a psychological viewpoint. Being an introvert, I have always struggled to make friends or be friends with people. Whatever the personality, maintaining friendships requires a lot!  Basically, the seven calmsage

Every relationship has its own ups and downs and certainly, we all have to go through different stages of love or relationship, there are some points in a relationship wherein we feel out of love or stuck! Sometimes, this situation resolves on its own with the help of constant love, reassurance, and trust. However, in some cases, it keeps on getting complicated despite receiving the love and attention we all need. Yes, feeling out of love can happen even after calmsage

Delayed-onset post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the rarest forms of PTSD wherein symptoms are triggered after six months or later, in some cases the onset of symptoms can be even longer. Talking about PTSD, the diagnosis of PTSD requires a specific set of symptoms right after exposure to a traumatic event. However, in the case of delayed-onset PTSD, diagnosis criteria change because the onset of symptoms can be seen after six months or later. This is why delayed-onset calmsage

In our daily lives, we get lost in chores, work deadlines, social life, and other responsibilities. At the end of the day, we’re left with nothing but a strange tiredness in our bones. The feeling when you’re more than just tired, that’s when it becomes an indicator of chronic fatigue syndrome. Also known as CFS, chronic fatigue is a condition – often misunderstood and underdiagnosed – that causes you to feel constant tiredness. For many people, it’s a life-altering fatigue calmsage

We have grown up listening to the quote that says, “You never get a second chance to make a great first impression.” Having said this, first impressions are important but the sad part is that many of us don’t know how to create a long-lasting impression. Silently, we all are struggling in our battles because we don’t know how to take charge of our self-impression. Self-confidence is the main ingredient in influencing the way others see you. Additionally, there are calmsage