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The Hidden Struggles of High-Functioning Trauma: Why Achievement Can Mask Pain
In a world that celebrates productivity, perfection, and relentless ambition, it’s easy to admire those who seem to have it all together. The high achievers. The go-getters. The ones who never slow down. But behind some of these success stories lies a quieter, often invisible experience: high-functioning trauma. At Naked Recovery, we believe healing begins […]
Read MoreThe Paperclip Test for Self-Care: Would You Rip Their Head Off?
How a Tiny Interruption Reveals the Truth About Your Well-Being There you are—shoulders tense, coffee cooling, 73 tabs open in your mental browser. You’re locked in. Focused. Deadlines, meetings, dinner plans, that email you forgot to send—it’s all happening at once. Then someone taps you on the shoulder. “Hey… do you have a paperclip?” And […]
Read MoreYou’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 label yourself as lazy, unmotivated, or weak. But what if […]
Read MoreWhy Calm Feels Unsafe After Trauma
Why Calm Feels Uncomfortable When You’ve Lived in Survival Mode You finally get a break. The stress dies down. The chaos subsides. There’s no one demanding anything from you, and you have a moment of quiet. But instead of feeling relief, you feel uneasy. Restless. Even anxious. Sound familiar? If you’ve lived in a state […]
Read MoreWhy Calm Feels Uncomfortable When You’ve Lived in Survival Mode
You finally get a break. The stress dies down. The chaos subsides. There’s no one demanding anything from you, and you have a moment of quiet. But instead of feeling relief, you feel uneasy. Restless. Even anxious. Sound familiar? If you’ve lived in a state of prolonged stress or trauma, this is more common than […]
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