An Interesting Perspective On Dissociation

[KwanYingirl]

This video takes time to watch, but I want to share it with you. I have watched it many times. Some days I can only listen to a few minutes of it, some days I am able to stay with it. I dissociate often and I am fragmented as a result. I participate without awareness quite often. You know what I mean. I lose time, days, even decades it seems. I am split off from life in many ways. Watching this video has helped me gain insight into what I can do to integrate my parts. What am I unwilling to pay attention to? I will need my therapist to help me out with this. I'd be interested to know what you think of this video.

 

[Teasel]

I'd like to watch the video, it doesn't show up for me, what's it called maybe I can Google it? Thanks

 

[KwanYingirl]

It's on You Tube. Search for Tara Brach Awakening From Trance Embracing Unlived Life.

 

[Teasel]

Thanks I'll check it out

 

[rainy_daze]

@KwanYingirl , thank you for drawing my attention to this video. I've managed to watch it once, but my attention did go a few times.

I found this very helpful. She is a good speaker. I think this idea of not being present made sense and helped to highlight how badly dissociation can ruin a life.

Her message felt positive too. She seemed to understand that to undo the damage caused by trauma it takes a long time and someone must go at their own pace.

I had read the story she told already, but I do like it. I often feel like two people, so the story appeals to me. A part of me died, but I continued to live, and did not often feel my body.

I'm sure I will get more out of this video after watching it again and reflecting more. [I also had forgotten how beautiful Namaste is; and how nice it is when someone speaks calmly :D]

Good luck for using this with you T :)

 

[KwanYingirl]

@rainy_daze I'm glad you found it helpful. I've also watched her talk on radical acceptance and one on healing the fear body. The message that really came through to me is to pause first and then pay attention to what we feel in our bodies. Without that, well I immediately get carried away in a tsunami of trauma. My therapist is working with me on this. He liked her too. And don't forget to give yourself loving kindness. We all deserve that!!

 

[rainy_daze]

I'm really enjoying Tara Brach talks @KwanYingirl

I honestly struggle to hear all her words due to going away into my own head, so it is good to practice keeping my attention on the listening. I've been faling asleep listening to a couple of her videos. I think it is the calm voice she has.

I tried a guided meditation with her speaking but PTSD a bit too active for me right now to manage it.

I agree with pausing. I think pausing is so beneficial. For me it is bigger than pausing in a moment. Sometimes it is about making sure I rest and recover. My body can be so rigid and full of aches, but it is better to listen to the pain than attempt to ignore it.

 

[rainy_daze]

Sitting with the pain is difficult though. I separated as much as I could from my body for the longest time, does that make sense? Anyway I'm getting a lot from these videos and having someone to share that excitement/breakthroughs with. Hope this is still on your topic KYG.

 

[Chimera]

@KwanYingirl
Thank you♡

 

[The ANP]

Thanks for the link.

 

[KwanYingirl]

@rainy_daze i like your profile quote. What does YOLO stand for? I have watched many of Tara's videos. I find them calming and inspirational. I also gain actual skills to use when I'm overwhelmed emotionally or triggered. I admit that I haven't done any of her guided meditations on her website, but I have heard from other members that they are good, too. I like that she is humble and has a nice sense of humor. With PTSD, it pays off to laugh!!!

 

[Ronin]

You Only Live Once, @KwanYingirl :tup: