Magda Mazloum Psychologist

22/04/2026

One of the most confusing parts of healing is this:

You start doing the “right things”… and suddenly you feel worse. More emotional, more tired, more aware. And it can feel like something is wrong. But very often, nothing is wrong. You’re just no longer avoiding what was there.

Healing is not always relief. Sometimes it’s awareness first. And awareness can feel uncomfortable.

16/04/2026

Healing is often misunderstood.

People expect it to look like:
being calm having everything under control
“moving on”. But in reality, it often looks like:

📌feeling more
📌slowing down
📌setting boundaries
📌questioning old patterns

And that can feel uncomfortable. Because it’s new.

Healing is not about perfection. It’s about reconnecting with yourself — step by step.

15/04/2026

Trauma is often misunderstood.

It’s not always about a single event.
It’s about how the nervous system adapted to experiences that felt overwhelming, unsafe, or unpredictable.

That’s why it can show up in everyday patterns:
overthinking
people-pleasing
hypervigilance
emotional overwhelm or shutdown

These are not signs that something is wrong with you. They are signs that your system learned to survive. And what was learned… can also be unlearned.

13/04/2026

New research highlights something that is still often overlooked:

Psychological abuse can have a profound impact on mental health
and may lead to PTSD symptoms comparable to those caused by physical trauma.

From a neurobiological perspective, this makes sense. Social pain, like humiliation or rejection, activates similar brain pathways as physical pain.

This is why experiences that don’t involve physical violence can still be deeply traumatic.

Raising awareness around this is essential for better understanding, diagnosis, and support.

12/04/2026

12/04/2026

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. And often, what holds people back is not the lack of need…but the fear.

Fear of emotions, fear of being seen, fear of not being in control... And all of that makes sense.

You don’t have to be fully ready. You don’t have to have the right words. You can start exactly where you are.

Which of these thoughts feels most familiar to you?

11/04/2026

Many people think therapy is about talking. But often, what stops people from starting is not talking. It’s fear.

Fear of emotions.
Fear of being seen.
Fear of not being in control.

And all of that makes sense. Because at some point, it didn’t feel safe.Therapy is not about pushing through that fear.

It’s about creating enough safety
to move at your own pace.

What would feel hardest for you?

10/04/2026

Finding therapy in Germany can be challenging.

Especially in larger cities, where waiting lists are long or therapy is not available in your language.

That’s why it’s important to know your options.

In some cases, your insurance may cover private therapy, but you need to ask and check the requirements.

If you’re currently looking — I see you 💛
And if you have questions, feel free to ask.

09/04/2026

EMDR is one of the approaches I use in working with trauma.

It supports the brain in processing experiences that feel “stuck.”

Not by forcing anything, but by working with the nervous system in a structured and safe way. If you’re considering therapy and wondering about EMDR, it might be helpful to explore it with a trained therapist.

If you have questions, feel free to ask.

08/04/2026

Taking a few days off made me realize something important about overthinking.

I noticed how much quieter my mind became when the pressure to stay “on” disappeared. And it made me reflect on how often we treat overthinking as something we need to fix within ourselves. But very often, it’s not just internal.

It’s also shaped by the environment we function in. The pace. The expectations. The pressure to respond quickly and avoid mistakes.

In that context, the mind does exactly what it learned to do:
it scans
it analyzes
it tries to anticipate

Not because something is wrong with us. But because it’s trying to protect us. This short break reminded me of something important:
not all overthinking needs to be fixed.

Sometimes it needs a different context.

I’m curious — do you notice a difference in your thinking when you truly slow down?

06/04/2026

I just had a week off with my family and my family’s kids.

At some point there were four of them. Sometimes two. Always a lot of movement, noise, and intense opinions about games. To be honest, I came back physically exhausted.

Running, playing, negotiating rules, answering endless “why” questions, and repeating the same game multiple times… with full commitment. But at the same time, I feel mentally rested. And that made me think...

Rest doesn’t always mean doing nothing. Sometimes it means doing something completely different from your usual life.

📧 No emails.
🤝No decision overload.
🤔 No overthinking.

Children are very present. They move quickly between emotions. They don’t analyze everything. And being around that kind of energy can be surprisingly regulating. It gives the nervous system a break from constant thinking and responsibility. So yes, I’m a bit tired. But I’m also coming back with more energy than I expected.

I’m curious:

👉 What kind of “rest” actually helps you reset, even if it doesn’t look like rest?