Why Do Some Parts Experience the Past as If It’s Still Happening?
Some parts may experience the past as if it is still happening because they are developed around the time when those experiences occurred and they may not have full access…
Why do I feel unsafe even when nothing is wrong?
This can happen when your nervous system has learned to expect danger, even in situations that are objectively safe. Past experiences can shape how your body scans for threat, making…
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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Why Do Trauma Responses Show Up Even When You Know You’re Safe?
What’s going on when you know you are safe, but your body isn’t acting like it? This is a confusing and frustrating experience. And for many trauma survivors it’s a…