Early Days Rerelease: Emotional roller coasters | The rise is relative to the fall

Early Days Rerelease: Emotional roller coasters | The rise is relative to the fall

Ever feel like your emotions are on a never-ending roller coaster? One moment you're on top of the world, and the next, you're plummeting into despair. In this episode of 'CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers', Jess opens up about the wild ride of emotional instability that comes with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD).

She shares her own experiences of having big emotions that can shift in the blink of an eye, leaving her feeling both elated and devastated within minutes. Jess describes how external circumstances don't even need to be the cause of these emotional swings; sometimes it's just the internal chaos that fuels the turbulence. With spiraling thoughts and fear-based perceptions, it can be challenging to maintain positive emotions or even identify what 'doing well' means.

Everything seems relative, and compared to others, feeling miserable might just become your norm. This episode isn't just about identifying the problem; it's about finding solidarity and support. Jess invites listeners to join the Traumatized Motherfuckers community, where you can find others who understand the struggle and are working towards recovery. Through real-life explorations and insights into neuroscience and behavioral science, you'll gain tools to help rewire your brain and manage those emotional ups and downs.

Whether you're dealing with CPTSD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a raw, honest look at the emotional challenges involved. And remember, you're not alone in this journey. Your resilience could make you a real MF.