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Complex PTSD

What NOT to Say to Someone With Complex PTSD

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When someone is dealing with complex PTSD, it is important to be mindful of what you say. There are certain things that can trigger a negative reaction or set back their progress. Here are some things to avoid saying to someone with complex PTSD:

1. “It’s all in your head.”

This invalidates the person’s experiences and can make them feel like they are going crazy. It can also make them feel like they are not believed or supported.

2. “Just let it go.”

This is another way of telling the person that their experiences are not valid and that they should just forget about them. This can prevent the person from working through their trauma and could make them feel worse.

3. “You’re being too sensitive.”

This is dismissive and insulting. It makes the person feel like their reactions are unreasonable and that they should just toughen up. This can prevent the person from seeking help or opening up about their experiences.
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PTSD

How to Heal From PTSD: Does It Ever Go Away?

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PTSD is a serious condition that can have a profound impact on an individual’s life. It is characterized by symptoms of re-experiencing the traumatic event, avoidance of reminders of the event, and increased anxiety and arousal. While there is no known cure for PTSD, there are treatments available that can help lessen the symptoms and allow people to live relatively normal lives. In many cases, with proper treatment, people with PTSD are able to eventually recover from the condition.
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Healed Trauma

How Do You Know You’ve Healed From Trauma?

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There is no all-purpose answer as everyone experiences trauma and heals in different ways. However, there are some common signs that may indicate you have healed from your trauma. These can include feeling more stable emotionally, no longer reliving the event(s) through nightmares or intrusive thoughts, having a better understanding of what happened and why it affected you the way it did, regaining a sense of control over your life, and developing healthy coping mechanisms. While it is possible to heal from trauma on your own, many people find it helpful to seek professional help in order to process their experience and work through any lingering issues.
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Stages PTSD

The 5 Stages of PTSD and Recovery

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PTSD can be experienced in a variety of ways, and there is no one “right” way to heal from it. However, most people who have experienced trauma go through five common stages of PTSD: denial, isolation, anger, bargaining, and depression.

In the first stage of PTSD, denial, individuals may try to avoid anything that reminds them of the trauma. They may also deny that the event occurred or that it had any impact on them. This is a defense mechanism that allows people to cope with the overwhelming emotions they are feeling.

The second stage of PTSD is isolation. Individuals may withdraw from friends and family members as they try to cope with their trauma on their own. They may feel disconnected from others and feel like no one can understand what they are going through.

The third stage of PTSD is anger. Individuals may become irritable and lash out at those around them or at themselves. They may feel like they are stuck in a cycle of rage and despair with no way out.

The fourth stage of PTSD is bargaining. In this stage, individuals often try to make deals with themselves or with God in order to avoid facing the reality of their trauma head-on. They may promise themselves that they will.
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Guilt Regret

How to Let Go of Guilt, Shame, and Regret

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It’s normal to feel guilty and regretful after making a mistake. After all, you are only human. However, it is important to learn how to let go of these negative emotions so that they don’t take over your life. Here are four tips for how to let go of guilt and regret:

1. Acknowledge your feelings.

The first step is to simply acknowledge that you are feeling guilty or regretful about something. Don’t try to push these feelings away or pretend like they don’t exist. Accepting them is an important part of moving on from them.

2. Forgive yourself.

One of the most important things you can do is forgive yourself for whatever it is that you did wrong. You need to realize that everyone makes mistakes and that you are not a bad person just because you made one. Give yourself some grace and compassion and let go of the self-judgement.

3., Learn from your mistakes.. ake responsibility for what happened, but don’t dwell on it or beat yourself up about it endlessly.. Use it as a learning opportunity so that you can grow and improve as a person..

4., Make amends if possible.. If what you did.
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Spiritually

How Do I Let Go of the Past Spiritually?

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It is said that the first step to spiritual growth is acknowledging the past. In order to move forward, it is important to come to terms with what has happened and forgive yourself. This can be a difficult process, but it is essential in order to grow spiritually.

There are many ways to let go of the past spiritually. One way is through meditation. This can help you clear your mind and focus on the present moment. It is also important to be grateful for what you have now and let go of what no longer serves you. You can also journal about your thoughts and feelings related to the past in order to release them.

It is important to remember that everyone makes mistakes and that we all have a past that we are not proud of. What matters most is how we learn from our mistakes and grow from them. Forgiving yourself and others will help you move on from the past and live more fully in the present moment.
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