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Coping Skills: Panic Attacks

The structure of this advice was based on the article by HelpGuide.org EducationRelaxation TechniquesIn The Moment Coping SkillsBasic Calm Breathing:2-to-1 BreathingCyclical SighingB.O.L.R.A.IBody EngagementDARE MethodDefuse AllowRun towards itEngageSelf-CareExerciseSleepTrigger FoodsSupport NetworksConclusionCitations: Panic attacks are stressful, overwhelming and can become disrupting to normal life. They are relatively common, even more so for those of us with a history … Continue reading Coping Skills: Panic Attacks

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Coping Skills Masterposts: Panic Attacks, Flashbacks & Dissociation

Table of Contents The BasicsBreathing SkillsCalm Breathing2-to-1 BreathingGrounding SkillsStatements of PresenceBody EngagementBody Scan5-4-3-2-1 SkillB.O.L.R.A.IGrounding ObjectsKatniss SkillBilateral StimulationBilateral TappingMeditative WalkProgressive Muscle RelaxationMisc. Coping SkillsMovementSplash Cold WaterDistraction The Basics Feel emotions & have thoughts. When we deal with flashbacks and panic attacks we tend to want to make the emotions go away or immediately stop the anxious … Continue reading Coping Skills Masterposts: Panic Attacks, Flashbacks & Dissociation

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Welcome To The Survivors Healing Survivors Community

We are aiming to create a community where survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, abbreviated often as CSA can support others who have experienced the same abuse. We support all survivors of childhood sexual abuse of all genders, sexualities, races, religions, disability status and ethnicities. Abuse and trauma no boundaries, and neither does our support and … Continue reading Welcome To The Survivors Healing Survivors Community

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Informational Article: Five Trauma Responses

The trauma responses are neurophysiological; they are not bad or good. They happen without us choosing what to do. These responses help us survive. Healthy activation of these stress response systems is predictable, moderate and controllable. (Gobbel, 2023). When it's not it dysregulates us and can cause trauma

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Symptom Explainer: Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, cognitively and emotionally disruptive thoughts. These thoughts are characteristic of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive class disorders. They are also found in mood, eating, trauma & addiction disorders. Intrusive thoughts are usually thoughts about actions, scenarios or fears the person finds upsetting and often taboo in their culture. Common topics include inappropriate … Continue reading Symptom Explainer: Intrusive Thoughts

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Reparenting

Reparenting is a therapeutic method as well as a general healing technique. It’s useful when parents fail to help children form healthy self-concepts, self-monitor and regulate and have autonomy. Domains of reparenting. Accountability: You take responsibility for your actions. You apologize and/or make amends when you’ve harmed another. But done with positive and self-respect and without … Continue reading Reparenting