Here are a few situations where focusing on or changing your breathing may not help during a trauma response: - Panic Attacks* 😰: Breathing heavily can lead to hyperventilation, reducing carbon dioxide levels in your body. Deep breaths may worsen it, making you feel lightheaded. 🫢 Deep breathing is counterproductive when hyperventilating.   - Unsafe Body Focus* 🚫: For some trauma survivors, focusing on the body feels unsafe, especially after medical trauma, sexual assault, or dissociation. 🫀 If connecting with your body is overwhelming, try safer coping strategies instead.   - Self-Judgment* 🪞: Judging yourself for not breathing “correctly” can intensify anxiety or panic. 🤔 Instead of focusing on the breath, explore alternative coping strategies.   - Inability to Breathe* 🫁: Struggling with breathing techniques due to medical issues, lack of practice, or uncertainty? ❌ Remember, other strategies exist to manage trauma responses without focusing on your breath. . . #TraumaHealing 💙 #MentalHealthAwareness 🧠 #CopingStrategies 🌱 #EmotionalWellness 🌟 #AnxietyRelief 😌 #TraumaRecovery 💪 #MindBodyConnection 🫶 #SelfCareTips 🌺 #PanicAttackSupport 💨 #HealingJourney 🛤️ #StressManagement 🕊️ #SelfCompassion 🤍 #EmotionalResilience 💖 #InnerHealing 🌻#healingonboard

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We all hit moments where life feels like it's standing still. You may feel stuck, unsure of what to do next, or like you’re just going through the motions. It’s a frustrating place to be, but remember, it’s also a temporary phase. The key is not to stay in that stuck feeling. Start by acknowledging your emotions. It’s okay to feel lost sometimes — it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Once you allow yourself to feel, begin reflecting on what’s truly important to you. Reconnect with your goals, values, and passions. Next, break the situation down. Big changes can feel overwhelming, so focus on small, manageable steps that will lead you toward a clearer path. It’s about progress, not perfection. And finally, remember that you don’t have to do it alone. Seek support from friends, family, or a mentor who can offer perspective and guidance. Change starts within, but sometimes, it helps to talk it through with someone who gets it. Don’t give up. You’ve overcome obstacles before, and you have the strength to keep moving forward, no matter how stuck you feel right now. Take it one step at a time. . . #HealingJourney #GrowthMindset #KeepGoing #YouGotThis #SelfImprovement #MindsetMatters #EmotionalWellness #PersonalGrowth #LifePurpose #SmallStepsBigChanges #BreakThrough #SelfDiscovery #InnerStrength #FindYourWay #OneStepAtATime

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10 Behaviors That Seem Like Strength But Are Actually Trauma Responses 1️⃣ You avoid asking for help, believing you must handle everything alone. 2️⃣ You suppress your emotions, thinking vulnerability is a sign of weakness. 3️⃣ You take on everything yourself because trusting others feels risky. 4️⃣ You prioritize keeping the peace, even at the cost of your own voice. 5️⃣ You hide your struggles, convinced no one would understand or care. 6️⃣ You put others’ needs above your own, often at your own expense. 7️⃣ You chase perfection to avoid criticism or rejection. 8️⃣ You say, “I’m fine,” even when you’re overwhelmed or in pain. 9️⃣ You struggle to set boundaries, fearing it will make others upset. 🔟 You feel uneasy when receiving love or kindness, unsure if it’s genuine. . . @the.holistic.psychologist @mansitherapy @the.trauma.educator . . #TraumaHealing #HealingJourney #EmotionalWellness #MentalHealthAwareness #InnerWork #SelfGrowth #TraumaResponses #HealingFromTrauma #ShadowWork #PersonalDevelopment #EmotionalHealing #TherapyWorks #MindsetShift #BreakingGenerationalTrauma #SelfAwareness #CPTSDRecovery #HealingTrauma #SelfLoveJourney #NervousSystemHealing #HealingIsPossible #MindfulLiving #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareDaily #HolisticHealing #EmotionalResilience #YouAreNotAlone #WellnessCommunity #TherapyIsCool #GrowthMindset #healingonboard

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