feeling calm today
Why talk therapy is not for everyone. Complex trauma results in a range of symptoms that extend beyond cognitive understanding and verbal expression.
You could never express yourself. Why would you know how to now?
This expectation from others means they had the privilege of growing up being able to communicate. To express themselves. Someone listened to them. Their opinions and their feelings mattered.
Sadly, it is a ruse with bad intentions where it will be used to control you as you continue to long for those initial feelings and resort to doing anything to feel them again. To shine under their spotlight that was so bright initially. It’s intoxicating. You start accepting behaviours directed at you that are harmful but you feel as though you have no other options.
Grooming and Idealization: Covert narcissists begin by idealising their target, showering them with attention, compliments, and affection. This initial phase can make the person feel special and valued.
Prolonged exposure to boundary violations can disrupt your nervous system’s regulation, making it harder for you to manage emotions and maintain a sense of stability. It’s exhausting.
Pretending it doesn’t happen and that staying positive is the solution to everything is not helpful. Let’s protect each other by learning, sharing and supporting.
It does not discriminate. Everyone is vulnerable to it and that can change at any stage in life.
Contentment-One of the first steps is recognizing what it feels like so you can build your own calming box without substances that may cause your body harm.
Contentment is regarded as the pinnacle of emotional well-being and psychological balance.
Recognizing and experiencing these feelings has a transformative effect on our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.
Autoimmune disorders arise when the immune system goes awry, mistakenly attacking the body’s own tissues. In this context, hyperfunctioning takes on a new meaning—it amplifies the immune response, perpetuating a state of chronic inflammation that wreaks havoc on various organ systems.
The consequences of such an intensified immune response are profound. Tissues under constant assault endure heightened stress, leading to accelerated wear and tear that can result in irreversible damage. For instance, the joints suffer in rheumatoid arthritis, nerves are compromised in multiple sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus causes tissue scarring.
Synchronized breathing regulates oxygen flow and soothes our parasympathetic nervous system, often referred to as the “rest and digest” mode. The result is a decrease in heart rate, lower blood pressure, and an overall sense of tranquility.
The clarity of this technique enables incorporation into your daily routines easily. Create your own calming box
The efficacy of eye movement-based therapies are attributed to the complex neural pathways that connect eye movement, memory recall, and emotional processing. Horizontal eye movements are believed to engage both the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between logical and emotional centers. This cross-hemispheric communication might be integral to processing traumatic memories and transforming their emotional impact.
Procrastination, often viewed through a lens of personal inadequacy or time mismanagement, can take on a deeper meaning when seen as a response to trauma trapped within the body. Understanding this intricate relationship shines a compassionate light on individuals struggling with procrastination, offering a fresh perspective that goes beyond surface-level judgments.