Jaroslaw Kukowski
We face a critical decision every time we get sidetracked, confused, triggered, frightened or frozen with PTSD. The longer we stay idle, avoiding being present and taking action, the worse our symptoms and PTSD become. We are not speaking of physical movement only. Mental movement is just as valuable for our health.
We are a whole organism with movement of mind and body integrating us. Work, take action, mentally and physically to keep our momentum. When situations or people trigger us, dumping excess cortisol, remember it is just a mechanism, separate from the thought you are feeling.
If we can bring stillness to the emotional trigger, accepting it as part of us without engaging, it reveals itself. Yes it is a delusion of the brain, powerless without the stressor system to fool us.
Posted by Marty on June 9, 2011 at 11:24 am
My experience of 5 years on the PTSD discussion boards, highlighted many negative behaviours or adverse coping mechanisms. The main issue concerned taking action or I should say taking no action. Misery loves company is the norm for many complex PTSD people. Anger is contagious and handling and sharing each others trauma specifics only make things worse.
To heal the fastest a calm focussed enviroment is best. Not handling your thoughts and trauma are the way to improve and regain our life.
Beware of triggering situations and people while you are activated.