When You Have Lived Your Life in SURVIVAL MODE ✨ Reclaiming Your Life from Survival Mode (Mindset)

Hi there 👋🏽 In today's video, I have shared the emotional impact of survival mode and how it affects our mental health. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just getting by, this video is for you! Living in survival mode can lead to persistent anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress. Join me as I explore practical strategies to help you overcome this mindset and reclaim your life. I'll discuss the importance of understanding your nervous system, how trauma shapes your brain, and actionable steps to shift from a survival brain to a learning brain.

✨ In this video, you'll learn:
▸ The signs of living in survival mode
▸ The emotional and psychological effects of trauma
▸ Techniques for healing from survival mode
▸ How to cultivate a healthier mindset for personal development

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[LaughingFirst]

I had a therapist appointment and we talked about self-care and she gave me a list. As I was going over the list the only thing that popped into my mind was, "this is a waste of time." I was shocked and saddened that I thought caring for my self was a waste of time. Then it dawned on me that I don't want to "waste time" by doing those things because I'm trying to survive. 😭😭😭 Just one more day, just one more step, just one more week. I'm just becoming aware of what I use to escape, to disassociate and it's hitting me kind of hard. 😫

[Zakiyyah-exhf]

Suffering from Narcissistic Abuse and Dealing with Adrenaline Fatigue is no joke! I honestly don’t think people care unless it’s them going through it. I’ve been burnt out since in my 20’s in and out of therapy and the solution I feel is removing yourself from the entire environment or people unfortunately some of us just isn’t lucky…. It’s Fucked Up

[BeatzByMK]

I'm on the other side now, it's weird feeling safe. It feels kind of boring tbh but it's a lot better than being in fight or flight at all times

[FSCOUNTESS]

Felt your energy speaking with care - it’s very healing. ❤️‍🩹 lots of love to you !

[nolikeme-infinitestar]

Wow great video. Thank you 🙏 I have been suffering in suvival my whole life and recently retramatized multiple times in the past six years on top of childhood trama... I'm finding it hard to meet my basic needs and be financially independent. Fighting for years now for SSDI and afraid I may loose and become homeless again ..I am in constant fear and know I can't heal like this so feeling hopeless at times and can't find any real help or support due to no money so it seems only wealthy people get to heal... sadly

[shea]

One comforting thing for me is to listen to womb sounds

[CydTurner]

My therapist didn’t understand when I said I used reading as an escape, she thought it was fine bc it was reading, no maam, I want to be present..

[hollybritton]

I was standing in my large pantry recently and had the realization that I have been in survival mode all these years. The pantry may or may not have anything to do with it, but it was a great visualization. I think mostly in fight mode which have given me great drive to prepare for the "future". While it sounds good, I think there was a hidden anxiety.

[parbieT]

Not me listening to this while having a bath because silence is too loud. My tv broke yesterday, was mad but then i remembered i have been manifesting slow living and now God forced me to go on tv break

[nicholerust]

Thanks for sharing this explanation.

I've had people tell me "I KNOW you have ADHD" possibly but I've also lived a lot of my life in a sort of survival mode.

I've not personally experienced any real abuse either so I've denied "it's trauma" but it IS.

[christophergordon]

This is awesome. This message came at the right time.

Thank you, Rachelle.

[dqena]

You know, it’s hard even talking to people my age (22)

I’ve been through so much trauma and had way too many close calls. Whil most of the people i meet openly admit their rich or they’ve had a good life.

Although i don’t blame them for it i just feel disconnected from them.

I can talk to people like a grown adult can but i just don’t have the social cues to make jokes. I can be nice though lol

[Motherdgaf]

I’ve noticed how survival mode is entrenched in every aspect of my life. I’ve been consciously aware of the
Chaos that ensues due to the lack of faith in a better future. Thank you for this explanation. Most content usually suggest saying affirmations of abundance but thaT has not worked for me

[Dogspit]

Also a healthy diet makes it easier to manage what you're talking about imo so your brain/gut microbiome isn't distracted fighting off endocrine blockers

[matikramer]

I know video was posted a year ago. Rachel, thank you. Even if you will never reply to me... But for me this video is more dear then diamonds and all the gold....
I was trying to get myself off survival mode the last half a year.... I found myself dragged back in, probably I lived in that state at least half of my life, since I moved to Jerusalem... I never knew that there are tools that can help me, and lately found few of videos about it on YouTube, including about neuroplasticity of brain...
I am so happy fondling your video... My relaxation wasn't in vain, and is very dear to me... Thank you for the validation and encouragement
Very grateful

[aaronvoel]

Thank you for the video, I found this very helpful. I am learning how to calm my nervous system and feel safe, I believe I will get there soon!

[annaj]

Very encouraging and hopefull video! Feels so empathic and makes you understand both yourself and others better

[Sesshy]

I’ve been in survival mode all my life, so I worked hard and saved money and then something happened and now it’s all draining. I also have charges against me. It’s just a minor felony charge but I can’t relax because of it. My entire life I wondered if I could ever live in peace.

[Griot-Guild]

Is anyone here in survival mode due to financial reasons? Like im homeless atm and im trying to get out i make 30 an hour tho

[nolikeme-infinitestar]

I was even discharged from my therapist after two years, saying " we've done all we can for you here, you need a traained trama specialist...lol Didn't effect my abandonment issues at all...lol