LuckiLee
MyPTSD Pro
J walked me through his thought process about hypervigalance last night. We were watching tv and he had to use the restroom. When he came back into the living room he was panicked.
He's told me about shadows and dark corners so I know his concern about those. The house is never completely dark.
When he came back in the living room with me he explained his panic and literally walked me through it. He had me walk behind him down the hall in the dark.
Clear office. (a slow assessment)
Clear spare bedroom. (same)
Hit bathroom and turn on light while turning to check backdoor (across from bathroom).
He explained a few triggers. A blanket thrown on the couch. A stuffed animal. A pile of clothes. Nightstands. Backpacks.
All of these things were /are dangerous. They cause explosions and death.
He went on to say it's always like that. On good days. Stressful days. Sunny days. All the time. He mentioned how they've discussed it in group. But no one knows how to stop it.
I said we can get some night lights for the hallway. Ha. " I don't need a fu*king nightlight"!
I drive him crazy because I was raised to turn off the lights when you leave a room. Sometimes I don't even turn them on and fumble around in the dark looking for something.
Im so glad he shared this with me. It all makes perfect sense! Now I will use lights all the time. Not a problem.
Just wondering if anyone has any ideas how to minimize it. I know it's his training and his brain is always in protection mode.
Thanks for reading! XO
He's told me about shadows and dark corners so I know his concern about those. The house is never completely dark.
When he came back in the living room with me he explained his panic and literally walked me through it. He had me walk behind him down the hall in the dark.
Clear office. (a slow assessment)
Clear spare bedroom. (same)
Hit bathroom and turn on light while turning to check backdoor (across from bathroom).
He explained a few triggers. A blanket thrown on the couch. A stuffed animal. A pile of clothes. Nightstands. Backpacks.
All of these things were /are dangerous. They cause explosions and death.
He went on to say it's always like that. On good days. Stressful days. Sunny days. All the time. He mentioned how they've discussed it in group. But no one knows how to stop it.
I said we can get some night lights for the hallway. Ha. " I don't need a fu*king nightlight"!
I drive him crazy because I was raised to turn off the lights when you leave a room. Sometimes I don't even turn them on and fumble around in the dark looking for something.
Im so glad he shared this with me. It all makes perfect sense! Now I will use lights all the time. Not a problem.
Just wondering if anyone has any ideas how to minimize it. I know it's his training and his brain is always in protection mode.
Thanks for reading! XO