Complex PTSD Recovery [on Spotify] : We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers

In difficult times, it can be a SLEW of all five. Let's explore the distinctions between fear, anxiety, stress, phobia, and paranoia. It's important to notice these differences to manage your responses effectively. Have a silly metaphor and game plan for dealing with your psychic-physical reactions to help with the effort.

Beyond genetic predispositions and past traumas, current environments play a significant role in shaping well-being. External stressors and societal factors contribute to mental health challenges. Don't get up your own ass about struggles and backslides; let's acknowledge circumstantial stressors and recognize their impact on our recovery efforts.

Let's explore the concept of half- and fully-corrective experiences in the context of trauma and mental health. These experiences can help us heal and grow, but also have potential dangers of over-correction and toxic positivity. It's important to understand the complexities of personal growth and the impact of corrective experiences and expectations on one's ego.

We can't prevent trauma, but we can help ourselves prevent long-term disordering in the aftermath. Here's the ultra brief rundown of behaviors to prevent PTSD.

Coming off a natural disaster trauma, let's talk about 47 *practical* ways to rebalance your nervous system.... that aren't all "yoga and breathing deeply."