“Just breathe.” Why did those two simple words from a well-intentioned, caring person make me so angry!? If someone expected those words to help, it felt like the intensity of my emotions was not seen. It felt like confirmation that I would never be understood, that I was over-reactive and too sensitive. If the words came from me, in an attempt to find calm, “just breathe”, my mind betrayed me instead. My thoughts moved into an anxious spiral. My heart raced faster. My breathing got shallower and difficult. The opposite result I craved! My attempts to meditate or pray left me with the same overwhelming result! Continue reading “When “Just Breathe” is a Trauma Trigger”
When “Just Breathe” is a Trauma Trigger
