The Feeling of Impending Doom (Why It Happens)

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Recurrent, intrusive thoughts of impending doom can disrupt virtually every part of a person’s life. For some people, these types of feelings are symptoms of a mental health disorder. For others, they may be associated with overwhelming stress or several major life changes. In all cases, identifying the cause can be an essential step toward […]

What is Trauma Bonding?

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Mental Health Treatment, Trauma

Trauma bonding traps people in abusive relationships and other toxic environments. What is trauma bonding, and can you recognize if someone that you care about is being victimized in this way?  At Valor Behavioral Health, we have established a safe and respectful space where victims of trauma bonding receive compassionate, evidence-based care from a team […]

Dissociation vs Disassociation (The Differences)

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At first glance, it may be difficult to notice the distinction between dissociation vs. disassociation. Yet even though their spellings are similar, the experiences they refer to are quite different. Both terms can be significant from a mental health perspective, but one of them represents a much more serious problem.  The Valor Behavioral Health team […]