E262 - Hypervigilance In CPTSD: What It Feels Like & How To Manage It

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Have you ever felt on such high alert mode that picked up on the tension in someone’s voice before they even spoke, or felt like your body felt electrized & tensioned… even if there was no obvious reason?

Maybe you’ve been told you're just too sensitive, or that you're overreacting. But deep down, you know something is off. Your mind never stops, your body never fully relaxes—and no matter how safe things should feel, it’s like your system just won’t ease.

So, what is hypervigilance really? And how do you know if it’s a symptom of childhood trauma… or just your highly sensitive nervous system?

And if it’s from trauma, how does it affect your relationships?

Well, today, we’ll uncover the truth about hypervigilance, why it happens, and—most importantly—the most effective ways to manage and reduce it so you can finally feel at peace in your own body.

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Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma Paper: https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/79710ca4-e98e-46aa-8f8f-d5f763ea8ef4/Adult-survivors-of-childhood-trauma.aspx

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► Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:37 Series Overview

02:29 Hypervigilance: What It Is And How It Feels Like

05:31 Hypervigilance Or Just A Sensitive Nervous System?

08:11 Hypervigilance And Relationships

12:19 Solutions For Hypervigilance

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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about childhood trauma & attachment theory.

My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)

► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.

I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.