7 Effective Strategies for Overcoming Post Infidelity Stress Disorder

If you're feeling overwhelmed after your partner has cheated on you, don't despair! There are several strategies you can use to overcome post-infidelity stress, and in this video, Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes introduces you to seven of the most effective ones. No matter what happened between you and your partner after they cheated, you can overcome post-infidelity stress disorder. In this video, we're going to share with you seven effective strategies for dealing with the stress and heartache that comes with cheating. From dealing with your feelings to rebuilding your trust, these strategies will help you get through the tough times.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Symptoms of Post Infidelity Stress Disorder
00:03:46 - Coping Strategies for Intrusive Thoughts and Memories
00:07:20 - Numbness and Dysregulation in Trauma Response
00:11:01 - Reintegrating Activities and Relationships
00:14:51 - Rebuilding Self-esteem after Betrayal
00:18:42 - Coping with Betrayal and Emotional Overload
00:22:29 - Maintaining Compassion and Routines
00:26:23 - Creating Safety in Relationships
00:30:25 - Effective Communication in Relationships
00:34:08 - Empowerment and Self-Acceptance
NOTE: ALL VIDEOS are for educational purposes only and are NOT a replacement for medical advice or counseling from a licensed professional.

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[ephapax]

My ex wife cheated on me as well. We’ve been divorced for 7 years and I hate to say it still hurts. Especially when I considered she moved on with her AP but when that fizzled quickly jumped into another relationship and recently married that man and had a baby. My heart still hurts from the pain she caused and I hope one day I’ll be able to fully move forward. I am in a loving relationship with a woman I fully trust but I have never been able to fully open myself to her the way I did with my ex because of the betrayal trauma. God-please help me forgive myself and love myself again so I can move forward.

[joannahzamora]

I am so sorry for everyone in here who's experienced infidelity and cheating. I'm praying for all of your hearts and spirits and pray you're wrapped in love and protection while you get your hearts and spirits back together. ♥️ This is one of the worst painful things to go through and I'm sorry all of you had to experience this. Love and light to you all. You are perfect, whole, and complete. Stay on your healing journey and path.

[wedaad]

I have learned that we sometimes need to flip the experience around. Theres something wrong with the cheater. They have a problem. Unable to love. Be sincere. They lack integrity. They often insecure. I found this helped me alot. I am NOT the problem. The cheater has issues and have to deal with their lack of esteem and integrity. Wholesome people do NOT cheat. They often run from one meaningless relationship to another. Shame on them..

[saraicruz]

I got cheated on 7 months ago and It destroyed me as I never imagined it could, The anxiety is unreal and the person I became (I felt dragged into it) I just can’t recognize her. I feel angry all the time, ugly, old…just totally broken. My therapist was not able to help with any of my symptoms and after 6 months of therapy just told me to find someone more skilled, I stopped watching these videos because it would only trigger me more but yours has put so many things into place and gave me such a great guidance on what to look for in my therapy…Thank you a million times! I hope you really have an Idea of how helpful you’re being and how compassionate too. I hope whoever feels like I do can get to heal and move on from this! Thanks again 💕

[Jakebag]

I spent four more years with my ex after she cheated on me and honestly I needed faith and a good friend to convince me it was over. Nothing ever got better but just got worse over time. Finally realized I’m still wanted on the market after feeling numb for years. I just learned to let go and move on. No more beating myself up. No more of letting my thoughts cloud my self esteem or value. The love was never that deep if they could cheat. It’s like a big relief and weight was taken off my shoulders. I pray for anyone currently going through, I know it’s hard. God bless you all!

[coupe]

Thanks for the talk. Betrayal trauma is definitely not talked about often enough. My wife had an affair in our 24th year of marriage. I've been through some difficult times in my life, but nothing hurts like a betrayal by the person you love and built a life with. There is a reason that Dante put betrayal one step above hell in The Inferno. You have to first get your head around how someone is capable of that level betrayal to you and your children and live another life.

Its been 2 years since the D-day, when she went on vacation with her lover and my youngest son while I was overseas on older brother, who was also away on a trip at the same time, told me about the affair after he got back and spoke to his younger brother. Needless to say her infidelity has impacted the entire family. He fractured his hand by putting it through a wall when he saw me crying at my desk one morning. I was a mess and could not concentrate on anything for a long time. Awful, but I'm getting better.

[AlisonOlsonMusic]

You might be the reason I didn’t feel like I wanted to die today. I’m glad I found out you’re on this earth. Thank you. It’s been 8 months since I left and feel like I can’t breathe everyday

[passionfruitsugar]

I was cheated on after I had my daughter by her father. Was disgusted and shattered. Ended it with him and years later met my current partner, been with him 8 years and just found out he has fathered a child to someone whilst we were broken up last year for 4 months and he tells me he had slept with her on and off after we got engaged a few years back. I don’t think these sick individuals realise the trauma and pain they cause to others. It’s evil, horrific and can destroy another persons soul. I will never trust a human again. Ever

[DialTransmition]

I felt physically ill for an entire week after I found that my then girlfriend had been with another man. I would lay in bed for hours unable to sleep as I was cold sweating, shaking and feeling like throwing up. I thought breakups was hard just mentally, but I had never imagined it would wreak havoc on the physical body too.

[Covol]

Found out a few weeks ago that my wife of 7 years cheated on me with her boss and I am so destroyed right now. I cannot see myself recovering from this right now. I loved her with my whole heart and soul.

[Marcus-xweo]

This video completely unpacked everything I have been feeling. Currently crying because I didn’t know if I would ever be understood again, even by myself. Thank you! ❤

[butterflygirl]

Just found out my boyfriend of almost 5 years had another woman he was sleeping with on the side the entire time. I feel so disgusted that he compromised my health and that he could disrespect and lie so easily all this time. He was only sorry he got caught and was trying to convince me to forgive him. I’m proud of myself for kicking him out and breaking up with him right away but the pain now is unbearable. I always felt safe in our relationship. I thought he was my best friend and I truly trusted him and now that has been shattered. I never knew who he truly was if he was capable of doing this to me. He never truly loved me and it’s so painful to come to terms with.

[paulthomas]

This has been the most difficult time of my life. Sometimes I’ve had such intense anger and I’ve been let down by my mate, my family and so many people in my life I prefer my own company. I feel like I can’t trust anyone and I hate the word love. It seems like it’s synonymous with lies. Nice guys truly finish last.

[alvinmoran]

I forgave my wife the first time..found out she cheated on my again on two different occasions recently.. the pain is unbearable. We been together for 20 years. And I can’t let go. It’s so hard.

[kBeltran]

I found out yesterday my husband of 8 years cheated on me last week. I have never wanted to die so much. I am struggling so incredibly much to stay afloat. I have nothing, my kids don’t even want to stay with me. I am lost. I feel abandoned by everybody. I haven’t eaten or slept for 30 hours and when I try to eat, I can’t keep it down. I see her face in every woman that passes me in the street. I want to give up.

[cameronclarkhull]

Thank you so much for this video. My ex cheated on me two years ago after a four year relationship after buying a house together. She had a baby with this new person not long after and it still hurts to this day. Been seeing someone who i like but they're not ready for a relationship brings back all the ptsd and trauma, and i feel that im not good enough for anyone.
Reading the comments makes me feel like im not the only one ❤

[bigd_]

I’ve stayed for 30yrs after being cheated on numerous times and thought everything would settle down as we grew older together but it’s hitting me now like it’s never hit before because I have started to have that compassion for myself and stopped thinking it has/had something to do with me. Wasn’t I good enough is something I struggled with for years and now I know it wasn’t me it’s HIM that has issues. And now I feel like I’m too old to start over and just stay and hope for the best when in actual fact I’m thinking I can’t finish my life bitter and still wondering, thinking, stressing and full of anxiety it’s taking a toll on my health now.. I don’t want to admit I have wasted more than half my life on who I thought was my best friend🥺

[ambrsanford]

It's great that it's call PISD. Because I am. Am am so chronically pissed.

[gmhtown]

Here I am 3 years after discovering my wife had a long term affair. It’s the worst thing that ever happened to me in my life. Everything I’ve ever done as a man was for her and our family. It’s so crushing.