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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Sometimes I feel like I’m on top of things and don’t feel like my trauma defines me and I don’t feel so ashamed and scared. Other times I want to hide from the world and feel like a **** (I’m not going to say the word here since I don’t want to trigger anyone) 😭, I feel so ashamed that I don’t want people to know
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Sorry - I had to jump back in quickly @creative_writer @Eve7 ..... @tyme Have you thought about plastic plants? You don't even need to water them LOL
Really going now - goodnight you crazy bunch - had a laugh and enjoyed the chat with you all tonight ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer I can only imagine hun, sounds very overwhelming.
My partner told me yesterday about one little coping tool that you could add to your toolbox - when we get dysregulated/anxious our bodies are preparing us to fight or flee, so sometimes something as simple as running on the spot can help to use up the adrenaline/send signals to the brain that we are following that instinct, and moving towards safety. Do you think that could help?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
That sounds like you may have moved beyond fight/flight and into shut down @creative_writer (or freeze/fawn) which makes sense if the body flashbacks are related to trauma like SA where sometimes running or fighting aren't options. I found this, which might be helpful too - it's from a neurodivergent oriented blog which is also a bonus!
Hope having some dinner helps, esp with salt cravings! Very important to listen to those, for sure 😉
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer I've done tapping before, it's quite interesting and does seem to help. I ended up subscribing to their newsletter haha - their website is here.
Sorry to hear you're still feeling flat, but yay for self-care! What self-care will you be doing you reckon?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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