Struggling with Overwhelm

[SurfingTigress]

In the face of many struggles and big life changes.... with upcoming stressors, my trauma response and past trauma triggers are hitting me so hard. Making daily things difficult and if I don't pull it together everything will fall apart. I work as a mental health provider specializing in trauma and should know how to see the the trauma triggers and pull myself out of them, but just can't seem too. Feels very lonely and full of shame that I can't.

[PrinceofPoetry]

Good afternoon Miss Tigress,

I’m sorry you hurt.

Being overwhelmed is really tough.

Pete Walker has a book about PTSD. I am going to order it. He went through some rough times.

Trees, sky, walking. A true friend to sit with. A hot bath with bath oil.

Cat Stevens did a song called Living to Die. I find the song comforting.

Quiet also soothes me.

Please take care.

[Brightcolors]

Hi... just saying hello... I'm sorry you're struggling so much. I'm NOT a therapist, but have been for enough years and read enough resources I feel like I could be one. I, too, feel badly when I can't control my emotions/thinking. Tim Fletcher (youtube) and my therapist tell me to exercise compassion for myself.... acknowledge how i feel, notice and be curious without judgment, then remind myself I'm experiencing normal thoughts and feelings according to my life experiences. ...etc haha. I still have to consciously remind me of these steps several times every day. Unfortunately, it takes as many days rewiring our brains from the days and years we were given false messages about ourselves. Just know you're not alone in these struggles