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Posts Tagged "maladaptive coping"
Distress Intolerance and Perseverant Thinking
You know, having this handicapable pup is definitely teaching me a lot. I'm not going to lie and say that everyday is...
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.
My emotional “Switch.” Trauma, Dissociation, Emotional Numbing
What is there to say about emotions? In the life of a Traumatized Motherfucker… a whole lot. They’re either here,...
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...
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.