Trauma Rewired

Self Abandonment of Complex Post Traumatic Stress

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May 13, 2024
Explore the deep connections between self-abandonment and complex post-traumatic stress. Discover how trauma influences our ability to honor personal needs and limits. Hear personal anecdotes revealing the struggle against societal pressures and masking behaviors. Learn about the importance of reconnecting with your true self, establishing healthy boundaries, and developing emotional processing skills. Understand the healing journey through self-awareness, self-compassion, and nurturing your inner identity.
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Self-Abandonment in Complex PTSD

  • Self-abandonment is a core issue in complex PTSD causing fragmentation and disconnect from oneself.
  • It manifests as ignoring needs, suppressing feelings, and putting others' needs first, impairing health.
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Dissociation and Self Fragmentation

  • Dissociation fragments consciousness and memory causing loss of self-connection.
  • This unconscious repression disconnects us deeply from overwhelmed parts of ourselves.
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Fawn Response Drives Self-Abandonment

  • The Fawn response involves appeasing threats to maintain attachments at one’s own expense.
  • It activates sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, creating a freeze and self-abandonment.
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