Professional resources that discuss seeing danger that isn't there

[rekse]

Can anyone suggest reputable videos or other online sources that explain how someone who is hyper vigilant can interpret neutral behavior as a threat, react with certainty that the danger is real, reject reasonable explanations, and experience triggers that override logic? I'm hoping to find something that zeros in on these aspects of hyper vigilance without the need to sift through a lot of reading or watching a long video.

 

[PamelaS]

Can anyone suggest reputable videos or other online sources that explain how someone who is hyper vigilant can interpret neutral behavior as a threat, react with certainty that the danger is real, reject reasonable explanations, and experience triggers that override logic? I'm hoping to find something that zeros in on these aspects of hyper vigilance without the need to sift through a lot of reading or watching a long video.

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like classic PTSD symptoms. Sounds like a typical response. Hope you find what you’re looking for here. I myself have sorted through a lot of materials. I’m not good with reading, so I invested in Speechify and I scan in a set of pages and listen to it. The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk is a good resource, and you could pick and choose from the Contents for your specific needs.