Aug 13, 2019
"Trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on mind, brain and body." Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk
Those who grow up with childhood trauma are constantly in the sympathetic nervous system, the fight or flight survival mode. There is neither inner peace nor respite, no downtime, no security or safety, no protection.
The individual who marries a narcissistic personality is often re-traumatized through this brutal, cruel relationship.
You deserve to shift the focus of your days to the healing, restorative mode, the parasympathetic nervous system.
Begin by practicing self care each day: good sleep, rest, exercise and movement that works for you, beautiful music, Nature's healing.
You only need a couple of friends whom you can trust.
Practicing gentle yoga with emphasis on the calming breath and dealing with each pose in the moment is an excellent practice for healing the imprint of psychological trauma.
Create your own spiritual practice the way you define it. This could be Nature, brief meditation, prayer. Tailor these activities to what is best for you as an individual.
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