Sufferer Crisis And Triggers And Workplace Etc

[TLight]

I understand too. A trigger is a trigger. I guess remove yourself best you can.

I don't do churches (almost capatalized that..what for? respect?). They are human constructs. Meditate and pray on your own. Plenty of opportuntiies in day to day life to meditate. I got my emissions today for my car. Meditate, mindfulness, moment.

You got triggered, perhaps still are triggered. Calm. You are safe.

 

[Lost Pup]

I think I am OK at this point. I've been working very actively with my experience, trying to stay present and just notice and name what is going on in my mind and body. It's been helpful to go through another episode (it's been kind of a long time) and really see it for what it is and notice each of the different elements and fears and sensations that arise. They're really somewhat predictable. I mean - it is always the same set of reactions and ways of seeing them that come up, when I am activated. I wrote them all down and kind of mapped them out so that, if this happens again, I can refer back to that awareness and use it to stay calm and mindful of what is happening, as it happens.

Churches can do a lot of harm, for sure. But for the right people, I think they also can do a lot of good. Still I entirely respect those who find their spiritual meaning (including atheism and/or simply not prone to spirituality) elsewhere. I suspect we all have different ways of getting at the same basic need for meaning, sanity, connection and awareness.

 

[intothelight]

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)