8. Losing Control of Your Brain: Triggers, Spirals, Addiction, Self-harm, Bad habits8. Losing Control of Your Brain: Triggers, Spirals, Addiction, Self-harm, Bad habits
CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers
Learn how to retrain your brain to overcome triggers, addiction, and self-harm in CPTSD recovery.
32:44•16 Dec 2021
Rewiring the Brain: Overcoming Triggers, Addiction, and Self-Harm in CPTSD Recovery
“Your brain isn't 'you' or a reflection of your value. And it's just a stupid biological reactor organ, waiting to be taught better.”
Ever wondered why your brain sometimes feels like it's working against you? This episode of 'CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers' dives deep into the frustrating experience of losing control over your mind. Host Jess breaks down how faulty neural networks, formed from past trauma, can lead to triggers, spirals, addiction, self-harm, and other bad habits. She explains that our brains are just biological organs that can be retrained with the right information and strategies.
The episode also tackles the heavy hitters like shame, anxiety, and fear spirals, offering practical advice on how to catch these feelings before they spiral out of control. If you're looking to understand why your brain behaves the way it does and how to change it, this episode is a must-listen. Jess's raw honesty and practical tips make complex neuroscience accessible and relatable, helping you reclaim control over your mental health.
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