Why can’t I “just get over” past trauma?
Trauma is not something you can simply decide to move past. It affects how the brain and body respond to stress, often creating patterns that continue long after the original…
Why doesn’t my body believe that I’m safe now?
Your body and your thinking mind process safety in different ways. While you may understand that you are safe, your nervous system relies on patterns learned through past experience. If…
Why do I still react like I’m in danger when I know I’m safe?
This can happen because the parts of the brain that detect danger operate outside of conscious awareness. Even when you know you are safe, your nervous system may still be…
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