Will my Trauma Last Forever? | Kati Morton

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[njjen]

No. I suffered with Bulimia for 30 years and went from treatment center to treatment center. I knew I had a childhood trauma, but could not conquer it in residential treatment. I finally found a trauma specialist and we used EMDR. I am totally over the PTSD and have not used any eating disorder symptoms since. It's NOT easy work, but well worth it.

[_just_TK]

I LITERALLY just asked my therapist this question last night. Word for word. Perfect timing as always! <3

[GlenHunt]

Feels like my trauma will last forever. I'm struggling to feel safe, like in the hierarchy of needs, and have not been able to make any satisfying progress toward healing. My disability prevents me from working, which prevents me from getting into a safer environment. Sucks.

[lizcarrolll]

I just lost my father and found that to be the breaking point in my ability to stuff down all my emotions and memories. So I’m binge watching your videos trying to get up the courage to see someone.

[jessersue]

I experienced a sexual trauma when I was 16. I had serious issues with PTSD for years. My therapist and I processed through with prolonged exposure therapy. It was very scary and I was filled with anxiety at the beginning. I can say now that my anxiety is manageable now. I no longer have to feel the trauma anymore, and I am in recovery which is awesome!!!! I was triggered this week when I saw someone who looked like the guy who hurt me. However, I was able to use my tools and talk myself through the anxiety. I did find that by working through my main trauma cleared up a lot of other issues that I didn't realize were related.
Thanks for this video Kati!

[drrocketman]

I crashed a motorcycle several years ago. Bad. Doing the Superman slide on concrete going 60 mph, was terrifying. I vowed to never ride again. But I did...because I was talking about it with my close friends. When I first crashed, watching tv with a motorcycle crash or even near crash would leave me crying and shaking in the fetal position. Not anymore.

[daynarenee]

I did trauma work for 2 years and learned so many tools to help deal with daily issues and such. Then, after my counseling relationship ended, I ended up writing a letter to my abusers and it was the most freeing thing that I ever did. I agree wit this

It is HARD work and it can be brutal. But it is so worth it.

[thebrightestrainbowever]

The shattered marble was the perfect metaphor for trauma! I also love the movie Inside Out! Such a good reference! Pixar did a great job!🙌🏻💫💜🌈

[jennieevy]

I’ve done EMDR, Regular Therapy, Equine Therapy, Cognitive Behavior for my PTSD ...years and years and no relief. Still have flashbacks, nightmares and get triggered 😞

[therealJamieJoy]

Kati, this is the most timely video! Thank you. Yesterday was the 13th anniversary of The Federal Floods post-Katrina in New Orleans. I am a survivor. I was actually there and also at the Convention Center. Before these events I was already diagnosed and in treatment for several disorders along with C-PTSD. Now I am considered permanently disabled., legally and medically. Some traumas may stay forever. BUT, it can and does get better through work and mindful efforts every day. I had many years of CBT and talking therapy, DBT, group, meds, much, much work. I know I will never have a "normal" life, but I have integrated enough to have a real, valuable life worth living. I am writing this, shaking, hoping I don't panic or dissociate. But I have to type this out. it may inspire someone who thinks overcoming trauma is not possible. Some traumas may be with you forever, but that doesn't mean your life will be hopeless. There is always possible recovery, and there are better days ahead with lots of professional help and hard work. Thanks for doing what you do. I appreciate your videos and your community.

[RoxiTube]

I'm sick of being in low mood.... i want to be cheerful... is that a good thing to aim for 😔

[JSandwich]

I just started trauma-based therapy so this video is so helpful. Thank you for this!

[ryanliberty]

Trauma and PTSD were my major problems for so long. Once a therapist pointed out that was the issue and I worked on it with them and on my own things got better. I would say some things still trigger me but they don't take over my whole body and interrupt my day like they used to. I can function again! And I feel confident and positive that I can handle all of the things that used to knock me down. 😀

[Lillie-mae.Edwards]

Been wondering this myself tbh. It does feel like it will last forever. Fingers crossed for the day it won’t effect me anymore. I knew you were going to talk about inside out. I explained this to someone a few days ago and t helped them understand. Thank you Kati. Helpful as always. ♥️

[bekkahw]

Kati I have been traumatised multiple times over my short 16 years of life . I cry when people yell at me or at anyone in my vicinity. I almost started crying when I smelt something I hadn’t smelt in years from when I was abused. Sometimes I have a panic attack at night time when I’m trying to sleep because my room will start to look like the room I was abused in and I’m scared I’m back in there. I’m supposed to be getting therapy but haven’t had it yet and I dont know how to bring it up with my mum.

[iamlight]

This video is awesome just as Inside-Out is an awesome movie. Thanks for explaining it this way. EMDR works. The past doesn't exist; what's left is a memory. Working on the memory (the marble), integrating the fragments of shattered memories we can come back to wholeness. For me it's more in the form of childhood adverse events; not one single event but the consistent way in which I interacted with my mother. I'm working on core belief that developed as a result.

[AintSkeerdNWO]

The Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind...

[joiemcgrath]

Working through trauma is maybe the best thing you can do for yourself if you've been traumatized.
Life becomes much more free and honestly, there is a new sense of strength once you've reached that state that kati talked about where you can explain it more easily.
Sometimes I find that people will ask me questions which have to do with my trauma and are surprised when I can talk about it semi openly. Much love to you Kati and all the rest of y'all.

[oliviakirch]

love ur contribution to the world Katie .. so much gratitude in love n light 🌈🍓😚💖💕✨

[LadyPeters]

2:16-4:02 OMG KATI this is the PERFECT ANALOGY to explain what it's like walking through each day, stumbling upon triggers everywhere... years later.... I need some "broom & dustpan" time, holy crap, this was a perfect explanation.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I'm going to show it to all my people to help explain "what it's like" when I go quiet, or mood shifts, and I
Just thank you Kati, thank you for everything <3