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How do you handle the numbness that comes with cptsd or the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it?

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    • Learningtolovelife

      685d

      Don’t numb sit in it. It’s the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. I am a pro stuffer. Been doing it my whole life. The boxes will come open sometimes when you don’t want them too. I am now after a year or so if intensive therapy (2 emdr session has to stop because of a back injury) I am now able to hold several emotions at once and honor them. If your not in therapy find a trauma informed therapist. If you can’t afford it. Better help has financial aid to help you get into therapy.

    • Learningtolovelife

      685d

      Don’t numb sit in it. It’s the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. I am a pro stuffer. Been doing it my whole life. The boxes will come open sometimes when you don’t want them too. I am now after a year or so if intensive therapy (2 emdr session has to stop because of a back injury) I am now able to hold several emotions at once and honor them. If your not in therapy find a trauma informed therapist. If you can’t afford it. Better help has financial aid to help you get into therapy.

    • far.Skies

      686d

      I found that the numbness was a defense mechanism, and just like with a physical wound, it takes time to heal. When you're ready to process and move on, things will be different. That was my experience anyway. ❤️

      • Learningtolovelife

        685d

        @far.Skies this exactly this.

    • SunInAugust

      688d

      I'm still learning. Sometimes in the winter ill go to the pool and jump in. The shock of cold does something to my nervous system that energies and regulates it.

      • Shain

        688d

        @SunInAugust before I end my shower, I turn the water as cold as it can get and stand in it for a bit. Does the same thing and I recommend

        • SunInAugust

          688d

          @Shain im going to absolutely start doing this thank you

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