"The effects of trauma in the body are complex and can bring up different trauma reminders that are unique to us. When we interact with our environment, it can awaken memories of a past experience—your own or a loved one’s—that can affect us in the moment. Remember that you are the absolute best judge of how much emotionally charged information you can take in at any given moment. You have agency over what information you take in, as well as the information you share with others. You have the right to walk away or pace the intake of information. Anytime you bear witness to emotionally charged information—whether that be through the media or listening to a friend share their personal challenges—it is important to create ample time to allow yourself to process and release what you have just taken in. Our bodies are vessels of energy, and that energy takes on many forms of information, feelings and thoughts. A self-care check in may be helpful. What emotions are you feeling? Are you experiencing thoughts or memories related to your own or a loved one’s trauma? Are you feeling tension in your body or are you holding your breath? Common bodily responses to trauma include tension, fear, anger, sadness and maybe even feeling unsafe." - See more at: joyfulheartfoundation.org/blog/prioritizing-yourself#sthash.HLKnySjD.2QNWKdxg.dpuf
Posted on: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 01:14:28 +0000
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