Medium

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

Pinned

In

Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind

by

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

·

Jun 29, 2025

What is the H.E.A.L. Technique in Trauma Recovery?

“Healing is not a destination — it’s a direction” (Dr Gabor Maté)

A person wearing a white long-sleeve top and red pants crouches on the ground in a forest, head down and arms wrapped around their knees, surrounded by fallen leaves and dark green foliage, conveying a mood of sadness or introspection.

Pinned

In

Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind

by

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

·

Nov 12, 2025

It Isn’t Codependency — It’s Emotional Captivity and Weaponized Attachment

New research shows how abusers use weaponized attachment, entrapping and keeping their victims in emotional captivity.

Woman screaming with eyes closed, with thin threads stretched across her face, symbolising emotional captivity and psychological distress.

Pinned

In

Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind

by

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

·

Jun 5

When Trauma Bonds Keep You Stuck

Trauma bonds play tricks on our minds. From gaslighting to manipulation. It’s crucial to recognise this and break free.

Symbolic image of emotional burden and unresolved grief

Pinned

In

Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind

by

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

·

Aug 25

Trauma Flashbacks and PTSD Are Not Weaknesses, But Crucial Information

The body remembers before words can. Trauma is preverbal. Horror comes before words, and the past happens all over again

A woman with her hand up hiding her face in distress.

Pinned

In

Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind

by

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

·

May 25

Recent Neuroscience Modelling Suggests The Brain Predicts Trauma (Not The Body)

Predictive coding and metastability add a new layer to “The Body Keeps the Score”. It suggests that trauma is a loss of brain flexibility.

Recent Neuroscience Modelling Suggests The Brain Predicts Trauma (Not The Body)

In

Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind

by

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

·

Oct 31

The Psychology of Social Self-Restriction: Freedom That Shrinks Your World

Having more control over social interactions can paradoxically reduce your social adaptability, skills and autonomy

A woman relaxing listening to music with headphones, and cup of coffee in her hands.

In

Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind

by

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

·

Oct 29

Digital Amnesia: Why Taking Screenshots Is Impairing Your Memory

Recent research shows that taking screenshots can backfire. We think we’re saving mental effort, but we may be impairing our memory…

Image of a phone with screenshots on it.

In

Nudge

by

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

·

Oct 4

It’s Evil Monster Time Again: Why Do We Manufacture Fear at Halloween?

Halloween is getting closer. We laugh at fake monsters, eerie smiling skeletons, and scary masks — to forget our real hidden fears

Blue raggedy monster. Close-up of a teal plush monster with orange eyes, buck teeth and shaggy brown hair

In

Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind

by

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

·

Sep 28

The Demise of Cognitive Autonomy and Exploitation in the Attention Economy

Why I’m stepping back from the madness to reclaim my natural attention and focus — and you should too

The Demise of Cognitive Autonomy and Exploitation in the Attention Economy

In

Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind

by

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

·

Sep 22

We’re Surrounded by Power — But We Only Notice It When It Turns Toxic

Psychotherapist Esther Perel takes power to a different level. Power is neither good nor bad. It’s intrinsic to every relationship.

A black and a white chess knight facing each other on a board

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

Deirdre | Writer In The Abyss

I'm a Psychology & Software Development Graduate. Owner of Psychology Hits | Decoding the Mind and the Psychology Hits Website - https://psychologyhits.com

Following

Help

Status

About

Careers

Press

Blog

Store

Privacy

Rules

Terms

Text to speech