Meditation has been a HUGE part of my healing too, and there’s something incredibly grounding about being in nature — especially around trees, mountains, or places that carry a deep stillness (and ancient history) like the Grand Canyon.
It’s like your whole nervous system can finally exhale.😮💨
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Thank you so much for sharing this!! While I don’t have CPTSD, I do have OCD and I similarly benefit from grounding techniques for managing intrusive thoughts. I will definitely be using some of these moving forward ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing that! I love that you’re finding grounding helpful with OCD too — it really shows how powerful nervous system support can be across different experiences.❤️🩹
Intrusive thoughts can feel so overwhelming, and I’m so glad some of these tools might offer a little more calm and safety when you need it.
I recommend listening to the audible version. Something about the combination of the music, her voice and insightful quotes really touches me. I still go back and listen to specific chapters when I’m feeling disconnected.
Sending big hugs — and I’m really honored this spoke to you.❤️
Thank you so much for these kind words and for the book recommendation! 🩵 Thankfully, I’ve come a long way with my OCD and am currently largely recovered, but I still live with it and with the occasional intrusive thought! I will definitely check out the book and thank you again so much for sharing such helpful resources!!
Yes, exactly! 🙌 When you’re in survival mode — especially during an emotional flashback — you literally can’t access the parts of your brain needed for logical thinking.
The prefrontal cortex (where we process thoughts, reason, and make decisions) goes offline, and the survival brain takes over.
That’s why “challenging your thoughts” doesn’t work in those moments — there are no thoughts, just a flood of emotion and a body trying to protect you.
Grounding helps you reconnect with the present, calm your nervous system, and gently bring your thinking brain back online.
What has helped me the most cope with PTSD was getting a dog.
Thank you for sharing! Pets can offer a kind of safety and connection that feels hard to find elsewhere — especially when you’re living with PTSD.
The presence, routine, and unconditional love they give can be incredibly grounding.
So glad you have that kind of support in your life.❤️
Meditation and surrounding oneself with nature, especially trees or ancient stones such as the Grand Canyon.
Yes — thank you for this great reminder!
Meditation has been a HUGE part of my healing too, and there’s something incredibly grounding about being in nature — especially around trees, mountains, or places that carry a deep stillness (and ancient history) like the Grand Canyon.
It’s like your whole nervous system can finally exhale.😮💨
This was great! Consise, easy to understand, very valuable information, Thank you so very much! Judi's Substack Judi's. My two Cents. I'm a new subscriber as of today!
Ahh thank you, Judi — that means so much! I’m really glad it felt clear and helpful.
And welcome! I’m so grateful to have you here as a new subscriber.
Can’t wait to keep sharing more tools and insights with you. I’ll be sure to check out My Two Cents too — love connecting with fellow writers on here!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing this!! While I don’t have CPTSD, I do have OCD and I similarly benefit from grounding techniques for managing intrusive thoughts. I will definitely be using some of these moving forward ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing that! I love that you’re finding grounding helpful with OCD too — it really shows how powerful nervous system support can be across different experiences.❤️🩹
Intrusive thoughts can feel so overwhelming, and I’m so glad some of these tools might offer a little more calm and safety when you need it.
A book that really helped me shift the way I looked at my thoughts was the book, ‘The Greatest Secret,’ by Rhonda Byrne. https://www.audible.com/pd/006308189X?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=player_overflow
I recommend listening to the audible version. Something about the combination of the music, her voice and insightful quotes really touches me. I still go back and listen to specific chapters when I’m feeling disconnected.
Sending big hugs — and I’m really honored this spoke to you.❤️
Thank you so much for these kind words and for the book recommendation! 🩵 Thankfully, I’ve come a long way with my OCD and am currently largely recovered, but I still live with it and with the occasional intrusive thought! I will definitely check out the book and thank you again so much for sharing such helpful resources!!
So much better than the "challenge your thoughts" track that so many therapists encourage... there are no thoughts!
Yes, exactly! 🙌 When you’re in survival mode — especially during an emotional flashback — you literally can’t access the parts of your brain needed for logical thinking.
The prefrontal cortex (where we process thoughts, reason, and make decisions) goes offline, and the survival brain takes over.
That’s why “challenging your thoughts” doesn’t work in those moments — there are no thoughts, just a flood of emotion and a body trying to protect you.
Grounding helps you reconnect with the present, calm your nervous system, and gently bring your thinking brain back online.
So grateful this resonated with you. ❤️
Have you been diagnosed with any autoimmune disorders due to C-PTSD?
That’s a great question — I know a lot of people with Complex PTSD end up struggling with autoimmune issues over time.
I haven’t been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder myself, but I’ve definitely worked with the effects of trauma in my body.
The mind-body connection is so truly fascinating.
Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition that you feel is connected to Complex PTSD?
Have you read ‘The Myth of Normal’ by Dr. Gabor Mate?