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Sometimes our emotional world, feels like a battlefield.
So do you often feel like you’re fighting an invisible war inside your own body?
Like sounds, lights, and emotions are too much?
No one might see it, BUT you’re not alone.
This is sensory overload caused by complex trauma which causes you to be easily triggered, feeling overwhelm ed and burned out.
In this video, we’ll break down why your nervous system feels like a battlefield,
what the causes behind your overwhelm and shutdown are
and a ton of resources I collected during years of therapy that can help you surviving and calm you down.
► Links and Resources:
Hypervigilance Episode:
HSP vs. ASD Episode:
https://youtu.be/sib1ok3a6-w?si=E2gIexDhZedOh9VN
Sensory Overload and PTSD Paper: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9720153
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► Episode Timestamps:
00:00
00:52 Personal Story
02:09 Understanding CPTSD And Sensory Overload
04:50 CPTSD Vs. Neurodivergence Vs. Sensory Sensitivity
08:25 Identifying Your Unique Triggers
10:32 Re-Regulation & Grounding Techniques
10:53 Technique 1: The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique
11:17 Technique 2: Movement Skills
11:58 Technique 3: Shower Technique
12:55 Technique 4: Emergency Exit Technique
13:33 Sensory Overwhelm Self-Care Routines
14:05 Routine 1: Create A Low-Stimulation Environment
15:23 Routine 2: Nervous System Hygiene = Daily Self-Care
16:58 Routine 3: Communicate Your Sensory Needs & Set Boundaries
18:24 Long Term Healing
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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.
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