Breaking the Silence: Why It’s Importance To Talk About Relational PTSD
So many of us struggle with PSTD and yet don't know or can't acknowledge our pain. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) can inflict damaging self-talk and erode self-worth, hindering our ability to live a fulfilling and guilt-free life. To truly create a life of happiness, we must be willing to confront it and acknowledge that we have the power and control to shift from victimhood and negative self to empowerment. Getting stuck in victimhood perpetuates a destructive cycle, hindering personal growth and progress. No matter our experiences, seeking help is essential, for only we can truly understand and define the depth of our pain. Embracing healing and support is the key to breaking free from the grips of relational PTSD and reclaiming our lives. Life is meant to be wonderful and guilt-free.
Join the conversation with your host, Bettina, as she shares more about PTSD and complex PTSD, how to navigate through relational PTSD, and why it’s essential to talk about it this topic. Let's embrace this conversation together and work towards a better understanding of relational PTSD and the impacts it can have on our lives.
Key Highlights From The Episode;
[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show
[01:38] PTSD and the different ways of coping with life events
[04:48] The difference between PTSD and complex PTSD
[08:41] How C-PTSD can rob us of our sense of community and belonging
[11:40] How to start shifting from the victimhood and negative self you
[14:19] Acknowledging you’ve power and control and taking responsibility
[19:53] Recognizing PSTD from emotional and psychological abuse and getting help
[22:02] Living every minute for your own good and the greater good
Notable Quotes
• We can’t build our best lives if we don’t cope with the events happening in our lives.
• What makes people people is the sense of community and belonging.
• Our choices are partially ours and partially other people's.
• Victims don’t thrive; they stay in the cycle.
• “Not that bad” can keep you from getting help; no one can define your pain for you.Resources Mentioned
• Website: PTSD/ CPTSD (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322886#symptoms)
• YouTube: R.C. Blakes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHJ4ssECMvQ&t=103s)
• Book: The Body Keeps the Score (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&link_code=qs&qid=1591068483&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-1)
• Book: Emotional Blackma (https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Blackmail-People-Obligation-Manipulate-ebook/dp/B07DHLCKY1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ODCOZ4CQ0Q32&dchild=1&keywords=fear+obligation+guilt&qid=1591068580&sprefix=fear+obl%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-1)
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