How to overcome PTSD triggers!

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[VlOLETVENUS]

I have PTSD from being abused for years. It's like being punished over and over again for something you didn't even do wrong. I hope everyone out there also struggling with it will be able to overcome it. 💖

[singinwithceline]

Thanks so much for this! I struggle a lot with CPTSD. My biggest triggers are my mom, yelling, sudden loud noises (like a door slamming/loud footsteps, and anyone making sudden movements toward me. Those are just a few, but I am learning to manage them. I limit the time I spend with my mom. Nights are harder for me so I sleep with comforting things. I am slowly learning that yelling doesn't have to equal violence. It just sadly had too often in my life.

[noblerose]

What do I do if there isn't a trigger
My flashbacks just randomly happen and it's annoying and I usually get panic attacks during or after them

[ericacm]

I love the language that you use when you talk about these things. For example, you use "we" when you could easily say, "you". I'm sure it is probably your intention to help people feel like they are not alone in dealing with their mental health issues. :)

[iidzzzy]

I cry for no reason from PTSD. I have fears about my mom dying. I’m sick of PTSD and how it took over my life. Sometimes I wish I was never born so I wouldn’t be traumatised.

[ryanliberty]

A therapist helped me overcome a phobia of driving. She encouraged me to do activities that felt like a "3" on a 1 to 10 scale of anxiety when it comes to driving. I was already able to get in a car and drive so I would drive to somewhere nearby that felt safe. And over time I would increase the distance a little bit more. What used to feel like a 9 now feels like a 5 or 6. Exposure can be difficult but it's worth it to have that freedom back in your life.

[blair]

I used to have well yall know, indescribable pain flashbacks during class where I couldn't stop swearing my emotion was so intense. I worked through it and I'm doing great now!!! Love to you all xxx

[Funnyguy]

Im 3 months into the best relationship I've ever been in. I won't let the ptsd from the awful relationship I was in 5 years ago keep me from enjoying it. Thank you for your video!

[KWatsonMUSIC]

For the "why", I also thought of Jung's quote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” <3

[Everyonesfavoritestripper]

Kati thank you so much for being you! I have a hard time watching/reading about my ptsd with out slightly triggering myself. When I see your vids I feel so positive and happy to learn about my disorder. You’re deeply appreciated ♥️🙌

[SmileToday-CryTomorrow]

I am trying to get over my fear of driving as well.   I tried cognitive therapy, medication, and even chamomile tea.   What has been working so far is that I physical shake my body when I start to feel shaky when driving.   Even though I am not driving 100% as much as I want too this has helped me.  Yep.. start shaking to warn off the nerves.   I still go to therapy sessions for other reasons so don't stop talking about your fears.     Hope my shaking off anxiety helps someone.   (You have nervous shaking that comes with panic, but this shaking I am talking about is like you frustrated and you are shaking like you have ants in pants)

[WilliamHoush]

Thank you the video assisted me today. I am a US Navy veteran and been experiencing symptoms of PTSG due to flickering lights at work and recent strange odors from construction in the building. I am in therapy. And your video is assisting me to better manage my issues.

[brianmitchell]

I had a flashback when I was sleeping its been almost 4 years of me doing search and rescue during the big tornado outbreak it is images of a young child that died in my arms and when I have that flashback I see one of my 4 kids telling me why I didn't help them I took a zan and coming back I've been to war and yet search and rescue is what haunts me the most I live in Utah now we don't really get tornados in my life there has only been about 3 reported but thunderstorms make it hell but my care companion helps I love my cat when I have triggers she cuddles with me and brings me back meds and my cat have helped me the most

[Ladyson]

First off, Thank you for posting these wonderful videos. They're golden nuggets of sanity. I suffer from PTSD. I have a past of abuse and repeated physical/sexual trauma. I just want to say that it has been really hard to find support. I do a lot of self talk, positive affirmations, yoga, therapy..you name it. I am trying so hard to heal, just wish I had a better support network.

[meganruiz]

I'm struggling so much with PTSD. I'm going to therapy every week, but I still feel like once triggered I start spiraling out of control. I have no idea what to do; especially since my significant other triggers me all the time

[MegaSheen]

I was physically and emotionally abused by my pre school teacher. And now I get triggered whenever I hear a baby or small child cry

[Emsikles]

💛 thank you for talking about this again! I definitely recommend seeing a trauma specialist for therapy, I feel a lot more comfortable with my current therapist because I know that's what she knows most about and had the most experience with so it helps take away some of the fears like it will be "too much" or she won't know how to help etc. xoxo

[remyf]

I had anxiety about driving to the point where I waited until I was 21 to get my license. What really helped me was honesty, forcing myself to do it but at the same time, finding what specific things about driving scared me. For example, I HATE being lost. Terrified of not knowing where I'm going and not being able to find my way home. So what I did was write down directions as well as having directions on my phone. If possible, I would have a friend come with me until I got comfortable driving that route on my own. I would also do LOADS of self talk. Calming myself down. Also, having a fall back person I could call if I got lost or was having anxiety attacks helped too. That person was my dad. He's never been too emotional but he was matter of fact and not minimizing, "Just pull over. Turn around and head back the right way." Or once I got caught and couldn't drive up a huge hill in a blizzard we were having that night and he had to come bail me out. It even took him a few times to get my car up the hill in the snow.

Anyway, just prepare and do things to try and minimize your anxiety the best you can. Thats how I've dealt with my car anxiety and now I can drive wherever I need to without an overwhelming fear of anxiety of getting lost because I've had tons of practice and have been successful. The only times I get wicked anxious are when things go wrong with my car and its totally proportional to the situation.

[oliviaclink]

This video was really helpful! I would love more videos about PTSD. (I know you already have many-) maybe some on the physical pain/ muscle memory that goes along with PTSD, tips on how to function at work with the memory problems PTSD has, ways to conceal or hide that we are triggered in public, how to get shake off hypoarousal and numbness....
Sorry... I just feel so stuck. No one is talking about it. I am so glad you are!

[JustMe-fswm]

My mother is impairing my ability to live in the home I bought in peace. She is a narcissist & probably a sociopath. No remorse for killing my wolf dog I raised since he was 23 days old for absolutely no reason!!! Then moved the headstones & made a driveway over the area. Kids that played with him are upset also. Even if I evict her, she has made many 'friends ' that are not living a sober life, making me uncomfortable at the thought of having to leave my dogs alone at home. She can not own up to her actions for any time in her life! Wish I wasn't more aware much sooner! She almost got my home & land from me too. Not trustworthy at all. Thanks for letting me unload. Much Love