Here we are, on episode two of talkin bout Emotions. Who’s still confused and critical about this whole “feelings”...
Posts in Category "Early CPTSD Info"
Two brains: Anti-self behaviors
Just having a little brainstorming session today, as I contend with the fact that I just ate half a jar of peanut...
✭✭✭✭ Early release: HOW to deal with emotions
This episode explores practical techniques for dealing with difficult emotions in trauma recovery. The host shares personal experiences and strategies, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, journaling, nature therapy, and self-compassion. Key topics include recognizing dissociation, allowing oneself to feel emotions without judgment, and developing self-awareness. The discussion provides a balanced approach to emotional regulation, acknowledging the challenges while offering actionable steps for healing and personal growth.
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Hey hey hey... back again to tout other people's work because I'm too overworked to rewrite it myself. Who has...
✭✭ 3.12 Early Days Rerelease: Over-stimulation, Hypersensitivity, and Trauma
Explore the connection between trauma and overstimulation in this podcast episode. Learn about the physiological basis of hypervigilance, how childhood trauma affects sensory processing, and strategies for managing environmental and internal stimuli. Discover insights into why trauma survivors may struggle with concentration and emotional regulation in everyday situations.
✭✭ 3.7 Early Days Rerelease: Axes of PTSD Management
Explore the three-pronged axis for trauma life recovery, focusing on environment, inner landscape, and behaviors. This podcast episode discusses how these components work together to support long-term healing from complex trauma. Learn about the challenges of maintaining progress when only one or two aspects are addressed, and discover insights into creating a more holistic approach to trauma recovery.
3.6 Early Days Rerelease: Distress Intolerance and Perseverant Thinking
xplore the concept of distress intolerance and its connection to perseverant thinking in trauma recovery. This podcast episode discusses the challenges of managing overwhelming emotional responses and offers practical strategies for breaking negative thought patterns. Learn how to recognize and address distress intolerance in daily life, and discover techniques for building resilience after trauma.
3.4 Early Days Rerelease: Prolonged Freeze States
This podcast episode explores the concept of prolonged freeze states in complex trauma. The host discusses the physiological and psychological aspects of freeze responses, drawing from both personal experiences and scientific research. A study on rats is examined to understand the relationship between complex trauma and prolonged freeze behaviors. The episode highlights how freeze states can impact daily life and recovery for trauma survivors, emphasizing the need for further research and understanding in this area.
✭ 3.3 Early Days Rerelease: Emotional Dissociation (AKA Numbing)
This podcast episode explores emotional dissociation in the context of complex trauma. The host discusses the definition and signs of emotional detachment, drawing from both research and personal experiences. The episode delves into the origins of dissociation as a coping mechanism, its long-term effects, and the challenges of reintegrating emotions after prolonged numbness. The host shares their journey of navigating emotional extremes and offers insights into recognizing and addressing dissociative patterns in trauma recovery.
Research: Freeze States
A lot of us describe getting “stuck” in a Freeze state following a triggering event or new trauma in our lives. I...
✭✭✭ Early Days Rerelease: 2.16 Shame and C-PTSD
This podcast episode explores the concept of shame in complex trauma, differentiating it from guilt and examining its impact on relationships and mental health. The host discusses shame’s physiological effects, coping strategies, and its role in trauma treatment. Drawing from personal experiences and research, the episode highlights the importance of addressing shame in trauma recovery and offers insights into recognizing and managing shame responses.
Getting Educational: Shame and Complex Trauma
First, a personal spiel. Then, the research. Something has been on my mind - and in my gut lately. While staying with...
“I’m doing well… no I’m not” C-PTSD and emotional roller coasters
One of the weirdest things for me on this CPTSD journey is realizing how my emotions change with the tides. And how...
Free Resource Series Pt 3. Stupidly Simple Ways to: Get back on your feet FASTER
You've heard it before! It's week 3 of my free resource/worksheet series aimed at providing STUPIDLY EASY hacks for...
✭ 1.3 Early Days Rerelease: Intro to my C-PSTD
This podcast episode revisits an early blog post from the Traumatized Motherfuckers website, offering a raw and vulnerable introduction to the host’s experience with Complex PTSD. It covers personal trauma history, self-critical thoughts, hidden struggles, and coping mechanisms. The host emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in connecting with others who may be experiencing similar challenges. The episode aims to provide listeners with a relatable and honest account of living with and working through trauma.
Free Original Resource Pt 2! Stupidly simple ways to: Overcome Stagnancy
A week or so ago, I created a survey for Fuckers inquiring about their biggest struggles during this COVID lock down....