Last night during a Nova Scotia based Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Zoom Meeting that I attend on a somewhat regular basis, a member joined us from the UK. It was his first time to this meeting. When he shared, he had a calm knowing about him and radiated a spirituality that inspired me. He rhetorically asked:…
Tag: Trauma Response
Reiki Principle For Today – I Will Not Worry
Originally Published: October 22, 2019 Fear robs me of perspective. When I am in fear I enter a state of fight, flight or freeze. My ability to emotionally regulate is a daunting task. Gaining perspective when triggered in a strong fear response is exceptionally challenging. I do not trust my own perception. What is…
Cognitive Processing Therapy: A Path To Healing From Trauma
I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) on February 9th, 2022. Since then, I have focused on learning about them. I’ve explored how they manifest in me, with the use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills (DBT) to cope. A recent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) assessment was conducted by…
AM I: In a Panic Attack or Trauma Response or Dissociation or Menopause? How Do I Tell The Difference?
This is my question for the morning as I ponder a rough night last night. Is what I went through a panic attack? A trauma response? Dissociation? Or menopause? Or, all of the above? It is not my first time having these stressful episodes that make me feel like I am loosing my mind, that…