C-PTSD: Here's why mindfulness can be triggering
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- From bringing up suppressed memories to losing sense of control, here are a few reasons why mindfulness can trigger people with C-PTSD.
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C-PTSD is the condition where a person experiences all the symptoms of PTSD along with additional symptoms of distrust towards the world and difficulty in managing the emotions. "Mindfulness, a tool for peace, can occasionally become a trigger for those with CPTSD. Be mindful of these signs indicating it may be challenging for you," wrote therapist Linda Meredith. here's why mindfulness can trigger people with C-PTSD.(Shutterstock)
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People with C-PTSD have hypervigilant because of the stored memories of uncomfortable past experiences. Mindfulness can involve paying close attention to the bodily sensations which can trigger them. (Unsplash)
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Mindfulness can bring up suppressed memories. In people with C-PTSD, suppressed memories can act as triggers. (Pinterest)
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Mindfulness teaches people to surrender control and focus on letting go. For people with C-PTSD, surrendering and losing control can be a difficult thing to do. (Shutterstock)
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People with C-PTSD struggle with self-worth issues and have low confidence. Growing self-compassion with mindfulness can be difficult for them. (Unsplash)
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