![]() I’m a better mother/sister/friend/colleague/person. I started down this path about this time last year and am now able to feel true empathy for others because I have identifiable feelings and the ability to critically think about others’ motivations. I can actually use all of the stupid breath exercises and whatnot. I am FINALLY able to separate my emotions from myself. I started this process unable to complete the exercises and unable to look myself in the eye and say I’m worthy just as I am, today. I visualize this every time I get a flashback, which I hate to tell you will happen more once you open your memory back up. It often involves yelling at the perpetrators, demanding baby me’s few prized possessions, then putting myself in my current car and we drive away forever. I now have strength to go in my brain and save myself. I always dreamed of being saved when I was young. The way that worked for me to break those is to go back in time to the bad stuff and insert adult me into those situations that hurt baby me. When you ruminate as I have, you are reinforcing thought pathways that become harder to modify as time goes in. I knew all the tips and tricks for distress tolerance and it was only at that point that I could do all of the exercises meant to heal the deep wounds. ![]() Then I finally found some resources that explained actual ways to bring your body back to baseline (bottom-up approach). And then I had to learn how to verbally express feelings. I could then learn how to identify emotions by feeling my body. So I had to learn where emotions are felt in the body. I didn’t realize I had lived my whole life stuck in my brain and ignoring my bodily sensations, likely a result of physical and sexual abuse. The first part for me was learning that I was dissociating. I also have bipolar disorder and lifelong anxiety that I have to manage every day. I have cPTSD and all the therapy (cbt dbt, emdr, traditional talk, inpatient) in the world was meaningless until I had my right medication regimen and the right home life with a safe partner and was NO LONGER LIVING IN POVERTY. I want to share for you and others because I felt hopeless and I want others to know it actually can get better (not perfect). This is long, winding, and may or may not be helpful. If you would like a specific supportive sub listed, please message mods There are multiple subs for any given condition. Your question doesn't fit our subreddit rules? Here are some other subs that might be helpful!Īlternatively, you can search for support subs for your specific issue. This includes the use of slang terms or slurs to describe any phenomenon or group of people. This is an academic subreddit, and while discussion is encouraged, any off-topic or non-academic comments will be removed. Examples of these questions are: "Why is Group X so stupid?" or "What is wrong with Group X?" Anecdotal evidence or pop-psychology will be removed. ![]() Answers given should reflect the scientific consensus and ideally should cite sources. You may give additional or clarifying information in the body of your post.Īnswers must be evidence-based. Violations of this rule will be removed immediately. Questions must be asked clearly in the post title. We are more lenient on advice for career or education in psychology, but check to see if other subs are more suited for this purpose. 1c Do not ask questions about the psychology of specific people, including yourself (the exception being published case reports). 1b Do not reveal your mental health history. This includes clinical descriptions or diagnosis. ![]() (THIS IS THE MOST VIOLATED RULE ON THIS SUBREDDIT) 1a Do not ask for mental health advice. No advice on everyday life issues or diagnoses/evaluations. Be sure to check rules before re-submission. You can resubmit after 7 days if your post was not approved. This is to keep the que at a level that is manageable for the mods. If your post submission is more than 7 days old in the que, it is auto denied. PLEASE REVIEW RULES BEFORE POSTING TO REDUCE DELAYS. PLEASE BE PATIENT AS THIS MAY TAKE A FEW DAYS DEPENDING ON THE AVAILABILITY OF MODS AND SIZE OF QUE. ALL POSTS REQUIRE REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY MODERATOR BEFORE THEY WILL WILL BE VISIBLE.
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