Short and snappy, let's talk about Projective Identification. It's more than "Projection," it's a clusterfuck of...
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Projective Identification (emotional enmeshment soup)
Short and snappy, let's talk about Projective Identification. It's more than "Projection," it's a clusterfuck of...
1.11. Fawning, Anxious Attachment, and Enmeshment
Explore the concept of fawning in Complex PTSD and its impact on relationships and self-worth. Learn about the characteristics of fawning behavior, its connection to anxious attachment, and how it originates in family dynamics. Understand the societal expectations that reinforce fawning and discover the importance of developing healthy boundaries in trauma recovery.
✭✭✭ 5.26 Early Release! YOU v. BRAIN v. PROGRAMMING pt II
Understanding the intricate workings of neural networks can be a powerful tool in trauma recovery. This episode explores how our brains create and maintain neural connections, often leading to unhelpful thought patterns and responses. By visualizing these networks as branching trees, we can better comprehend how trauma affects our thinking and behavior. The concept of neural network overlaps and compartmentalization helps explain many common trauma symptoms. Recognizing the distinction between our conscious selves and our brain’s automatic programming allows for greater agency in healing. This perspective offers hope for rewiring trauma responses and creating healthier neural pathways.
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,...
✭ 3.3 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.