Month: June 2025
You’re Not Lazy — It’s Trauma | Understanding Emotional Paralysis
You’re Not Lazy — It’s Trauma: Breaking Down Emotional Paralysis Have you ever found yourself lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, knowing you have a long list of things to do, but you just… can’t move? The dishes pile up, the emails go unanswered, and every small task feels impossibly heavy. It’s easy to […]
Your Nervous System Is Picking Your Partners; Here’s How to Rewire It
Think your “type” is just a preference? Think again. In reality, your nervous system is often choosing your partners, not your conscious mind. And if you’ve experienced trauma, that system may be wired to seek out what’s familiar, not what’s healthy. At Naked Recovery, we help clients understand how to rewire attachment patterns and choose […]
The Caretaker Complex: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Roles
Are you always the one holding everything (and everyone) together? Do you find it hard to ask for help, but easy to support others? You may be caught in the caretaker complex, a deeply ingrained pattern rooted in childhood trauma and emotional neglect. At Naked Recovery, we help clients uncover how their past has shaped […]
5 Everyday Signs of Dissociation You Might Be Missing
5 Everyday Signs You Might Be Dissociating Without Realising It Have you ever arrived at your destination with no memory of the drive? Or found yourself staring at your phone, not remembering what you were about to do? Moments like these might seem harmless, but for many trauma survivors, they’re subtle signs of something deeper […]
How Trauma Hides in Perfectionism & Hustle Culture
How Trauma Can Hide in Perfectionism, Hustle Culture, and Overachievement On the outside, you have it together. The job title, the packed schedule, the tidy home, the endless to-do list. People admire your drive, your work ethic, and your attention to detail. But beneath the surface, there’s a quiet exhaustion, a relentless pressure you can’t […]
Why Healthy Relationships Might Feel “Boring” If You’re Used to Chaos
If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “They’re nice… but I just don’t feel the spark,” you might not be rejecting the person; you might be rejecting the peace. For trauma survivors, healthy relationship dynamics can feel dull or unfamiliar, especially if you’re used to emotional chaos. At Naked Recovery, we help clients understand why their […]
Intensity vs Intimacy: How to Tell the Difference in Your Relationships
Have you ever been swept off your feet by someone, only to feel emotionally exhausted weeks later? If so, you’ve likely confused emotional intensity with real intimacy. It’s a common mistake, especially for those healing from past trauma. At Naked Recovery, we see this often: people mistaking chaos for connection and adrenaline for attachment. Understanding […]
