Trauma changes the brain. It gets wired to pay greater attention to danger, pain and possible threats. You could say that our brain is constantly watching out for Nazgul. No wonder we are often absorbed in our pain and despair! The time of the Nazgul is over, but we need to teach our brain […]
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DID Myths and Misconceptions (guest post)
I have spent quite a lot of time in my life in denial about having DID. One of the reasons for that was that I had seen things on the media, I had heard things about DID, and those things were very different from my experience. It took me years to understand that everyone else […]
Anchor in the Here and Now (Grounding)
Living with PTSD (and especially dissociation up to DID) means living in a constant battle between the „here and now“ and the „then and there“. Memories are stored differently and a trigger can make you re-experience the past like it is happening now. Add dissociation and parts of you stuck in trauma time and you […]
Going to the doctor/dentist like a pro
Going to the doctor is part of basic self-care. It can save your life. Regular medical check-ups help notice a problem before it gets so big, that it will be serious. It saves you money but also protects you from more intense procedures and possibly death. For many trauma survivors doctors appointments are difficult and […]
You can’t find Unicorns in Mordor
I keep seeing this picture on social media. I guess it could be an inspiration for people to try new things? It looks good, right? Truth is, it is dangerous nonsense that can cause your symptoms to explode. If we tried to get it scientifically right the picture needs to look something like this. Magic […]
Happen! (core values)
Are you sick and tired of feeling helpless and having things happen to you? Many trauma survivors find themselves in this position over and over again. They feel trapped in a cycle of falling for new abusive people, experiencing personal disasters and being knocked down by life over and over again. It’s enough to make […]
The A-Z of pleasure and enjoyment
We experience the world around us through our senses. Trauma has often taught us that these experiences of contact with the world are painful, scary, dangerous and need to be avoided. Some were taught to fear all their sensations, especially the pleasant ones. And so we learned not to experience the world through our senses […]
The 5 pillars of stability
Create greater stability for your soul by investing in more stability for your body. Your body is not a separate thing. What you do to your body will always have an effect on your soul as well. You can use this and influence the well-being of your soul by taking care of your body. We […]
The magic store (guided imagery)
In this guided imagery we will explore a special store full of magical items that can help us get through the day. The idea is to add strength where we feel weak, increase a sense of safety and protection and grow courage for tricky situations ahead. Some might want to start their day with this […]
negotiating sleep (SystemWork)
If you have DID all the rules of Insomnia – basic sleep hygiene apply, you just might have to work harder to establish them. There are several different reasons why sleep might be a problem for you. Sometimes certain parts like to stay up at night. They consider it „their“ time. Find everyone who might enjoy […]
Insomnia – basic sleep hygiene
Insomnia sounds like a small problem compared to flashbacks and dissociation. But the pain is real. The whole being is effected, body, emotions, mind. Insomnia is a symptom that in itself increases other symptoms. Your risk to have a flashback or dissociate is higher, when you are tired. It can have an influence on your […]
The Safe Place part 2 (SystemWork)
If you have DID the Safe Place exercise will serve you in different ways. It can be a tool to shape areas in your Inner World to meet your needs. The Inner World follows the rules of a fantasy world. You can create things and they become inside reality. The first things you should create […]
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