As a mental health professional, I often emphasize the importance of confronting past traumas. Recently, I embarked on a deeply personal and transformative journey with my childhood friend, Angie, to her childhood home in Puerto Rico, a place steeped in her traumatic memories. Facing the..
In my journey as a psychiatric nurse practitioner and, more poignantly, as a grieving mother, I have encountered many well-meaning but misplaced attempts at consolation. Grieving the loss of a child is a profoundly personal and painful experience, and the words chosen to address it..
In the realm of grief and loss, there is a unique and complex type called anticipatory grief. It’s a mixture of pain and preparation, a blend of sorrow and foresight that often accompanies the impending loss of a loved one. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner..
As I sit here on the two-year anniversary of my daughter’s passing, a painful truth echoes in my mind: no one is going to rescue us from our pain. This realization, as harsh as it sounds, is a cornerstone of my journey and my teachings…
Hello, I’m Cristi Bundukamara, and today, I want to share my deeply personal journey through grief and how I’ve managed to turn my pain into purpose. I recently received a request to discuss the concept of fight or flight in the context of grief, and..
Hello, I’m Cristi Bundukamara, and today, I want to share with you a deeply personal experience that has shaped my life profoundly – the death anniversary of my beloved son, Reggie. As I recount this painful journey, I hope to offer you three essential tips..
Grief is Pain. That’s a truth I want to emphasize. Anyone who claims otherwise, I challenge them. In my own experience of grieving, I delved into various grief theories, and what I discovered left me with a feeling that these theories failed to understand the..
Grief is a complex emotion, one that often seems at odds with joy. The pain of loss can be so overwhelming that it can feel impossible to find moments of happiness amidst the darkness. However, we’re going to delve into a powerful perspective. I have..
Losing a loved one is an unimaginable pain, a journey that I intimately understand. My powerful story is marked by the loss of my three children over 17 years. Despite my overwhelming grief, I want to share three profound strategies that have helped me find..
“Why me?” It’s a question that resonates with many of us during life’s most challenging moments. Those two simple words can carry a heavy burden of pain, sorrow, and frustration. In this personal transcript, I, Cristi Bundukamara, will share my own experiences and insights into..
Welcome to the Mentally STRONG Clinic’s blog series on “Demystifying the DSM.” Today’s topic is Trichotillomania, inspired by Dr. Cristi Bundukumara’s (Dr. B) enlightening YouTube video. What is Trichotillomania? Do you ever find yourself pulling out your hair? Be it eyelashes, eyebrows, or even the..
Panic disorder is characterized by frequent panic attacks, often accompanied by physical symptoms that can be distressing. Understanding what triggers these episodes and how to manage them can significantly improve one’s quality of life. This blog will explore the difference between anxiety and panic, discuss..
In our fast-paced lives, we often forget that emotions require energy and time. Just as we manage our finances to achieve financial goals, it’s crucial to manage our emotional budget to reach a state of well-being and self-actualization. While there’s no shortage of advice from..
Social anxiety is a common concern among many individuals, particularly as society becomes increasingly interconnected. In this blog post, we will delve into the critical aspects of social anxiety based on a YouTube video transcript by Dr. B, exploring what it means to have social..
Anorexia nervosa is a complex and challenging mental health condition that can have devastating consequences for those who suffer from it. As a Specialist in mental disorders, I have seen firsthand the physical and emotional toll that anorexia can take on a person. In this..
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