What is there to say about emotions? In the life of a Traumatized Motherfucker… a whole lot. They’re either here,...
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✭ 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.
Relational “Deactivation” (AKA bitch, you so hot and cold)
I've been back at trauma reading and learning lately; a side-effect of preparing to go back to school AND having open...
✭✭ 2.17 Early Days Rerelease: Deactivation, hot & cold relationships explained
This podcast episode explores the concept of relational deactivation in complex trauma survivors. The host discusses how this defense mechanism develops from childhood experiences of rejection and neglect, leading to challenges in adult relationships. Personal anecdotes illustrate the pattern of intense attachment followed by sudden detachment. The episode provides insight into why trauma survivors may struggle with maintaining consistent relationships and offers a framework for understanding these behaviors as protective responses rather than character flaws.
1.7 “Revert to Draft” | Blog | Trick your Trauma Brain into action
Episode was released, reverted to draft, and re-released at this time for early CPTSD booster. Who's great at thinking...