Caroline Strawson
Caroline Strawson
Anxiety, Depression and Narcissistic Abuse
Anxiety, Depression and Narcissistic Abuse
Anxiety, Depression and Narcissistic Abuse
Tuesday 8th December 2020
Caroline Strawson discusses anxiety, depression, and narcissistic abuse, offering insights on trauma responses and healing on 'The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast'.
19 minutes
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Author:
Caroline Strawson
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!Anxiety, Depression, and Narcissistic Abuse: Insights from Caroline Strawson
Anxiety and depression are parts of us showing up to protect us from feeling something else.
Have you ever wondered why anxiety and depression seem to grip you so tightly, especially after enduring narcissistic abuse? In this episode of 'The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast', Caroline Strawson dives deep into these feelings, not as mere symptoms but as parts of ourselves that serve a purpose. Caroline, an award-winning Trauma Therapist and Coach, sheds light on how these emotions are our body's way of responding to trauma.
Using Deb Dana's ladder analogy, Caroline explains the different roles anxiety and depression play in the context of narcissistic relationships. She discusses how anxiety acts as a sympathetic trauma response, while depression affects our system state. By understanding these roles, we can start to see anxiety and depression not as identities but as parts of ourselves trying to protect us from deeper pain.
Caroline also tackles why people often remain in abusive relationships and how understanding the intentions behind all our emotional parts can lead to healing. Her unique approach integrates tools like Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Breath Work, and Positive Psychology to guide listeners from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth. If you're ready to transform your pain into strength and gain a deeper understanding of your emotional responses, this episode is a must-listen.
Caroline's empathetic and insightful guidance offers a path to not just survive but thrive after the trauma of narcissistic abuse.