Based on our discussion today,
as we reflected on the origins of your seasonal trauma triggers and worked to
establish empowering new associations with this time of year, you have gained
some pivotal insights that will greatly advance your recovery. These insights
include:
1.
Identifying the "perfect storm" of multiple traumatic
losses that occurred during the same time period, such as the loss of
attachment figures, developmental milestones, and challenges with emotional
regulation. These experiences left deep imprints and shaped unhelpful survival
response patterns that are now associated with the darkening seasons.
2.
Recognizing the significant role played by your first collision
with terrifying yet misunderstood panic attacks. This experience reinforced a
sense of helplessness and became a key element tied to the transitional
fall-winter timeline when the initial overwhelm occurred without proper
support.
3.
Strategically recalling factual details during distressing
emotional flashbacks to provide concrete reminders of past safety and stability
during crisis events. By doing so, you create markers in your implicit body
memory that signal that those moments passed and that you are not trapped in a
timeless state of terror.
4.
Committing to replacing previous tendencies toward isolation and
withdrawal during trigger windows with new grounding rituals that affirm your
agency, connection, and embodiment. Engaging in activities such as walks
outdoors or gym visits satisfies your brain's need to establish updated and
healthier associations.
5.
Allowing yourself to experience and express grief over the
innocence that was lost prematurely due to overwhelming experiences. Sharing
vulnerably with safe and supportive individuals has enabled you to cultivate
greater self-compassion regarding the traumas that were outside of your
control.
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