6.1 Time Turrors and Disturtions (A Month of Fear-Work)6.1 Time Turrors and Disturtions (A Month of Fear-Work)
CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers
This episode explores how trauma impacts time perception, offering insights and exercises to help listeners reclaim control over their experience of time.
41:32•30 Jan 2026
Time Terrors: Facing Fear and Finding Your Rhythm
Episode Overview
- Understand how trauma affects perception of time.
- Learn exercises to harmonise personal rhythm with external reality.
- Explore the impact of time distortions on relationships.
- Gain insights into managing fear associated with time.
- Discover techniques for living more in the present.
“"Time is supposed to be a standardized, measurable experience... But with a trauma brain keeping the beat, it tends to be anything but."”
What makes time such a terrifying concept for those with trauma? In this intriguing episode, the host tackles the complex relationship between time and a traumatized brain. You'll hear about the unpredictable nature of time distortions, where minutes can stretch into eternity or vanish in a blink. With a sprinkle of humour and raw honesty, the episode explores how trauma skews our perception of time, making it feel like a funhouse of inconsistency and confusion.
The host dives into how these time distortions affect relationships and daily life, offering practical advice on reclaiming control. Listeners are guided through exercises to better understand their personal experience of time and how to harmonise it with the world around them. The episode is a call to embrace the present moment and find stability amidst chaos. By turning inward and connecting with our own rhythms, we can navigate the tricky terrain of time with more ease.
So, what are your own experiences with time? Are you ready to challenge your perceptions and find your own pace?
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