Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can often make us feel disconnected from ourselves. With identity confusion and emotional numbness, we are often filled with guilt and shame. "This condition, resulting from prolonged and repeated trauma, can make it challenging for individuals to connect with their emotions, establish a clear sense of self, and maintain healthy relationships. Treatment, typically involving therapy, is crucial for those with CPTSD to reconnect with themselves, manage emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies," wrote Therapist Maythal Eshaghian. Here are a few signs of disconnection from self.(Unsplash)
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We often have a distorted sense of self about ourselves. We have difficulty connecting with ourselves. (Unsplash)
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We always talk to ourselves in a very harsh tone. Being a harsh inner critic can affect us emotionally and mentally. (Unsplash)
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Heidi Klum has cemented herself as the official Queen of Spooky Season, thanks to her wild, weird, and eccentric costumes every year for her annual Halloween bash.
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Huang Zitao, also known as Z Tao or Tao, is a Chinese rapper, singer, producer, and actor who was a former member of the K-pop group EXO. He married actor and singer Xu Yiyang on October 16, 2025, in a grand ceremony held in China. The wedding was a spectacular affair, featuring multiple outfit changes. Here's a look at Xu Yi Yang's 10 gowns from her showstopping wedding. (All pics Reddit/ popculturechat and Instagram/ mayadstudios)
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Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated this year on October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. During this time, families clean and decorate their homes, light diyas, and share sweets to welcome prosperity.
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Models including Adriana Lima, Bella Hadid, Jasmine Tookes, Gigi Hadid and Alessandra Ambrosio appear together on the runway during the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on October 15.
