Trauma Recovery & Narcissistic Abuse

This was a powerful conversation about how to heal from childhood trauma, symptoms of childhood trauma, and hope for recovery. Check out my conversation on the Deep Waves Transformation Podcast with Tasha Day:

https://open.spotify.com/Deep-Waves/Jesseca-Tighe

Keywords:  mental health, trauma recovery, narcissistic abuse, healing journey, self-awareness, stress response, coping mechanisms, personality disorders, self-sabotage, boundaries

Summary

In this enlightening conversation, Tasha Day and Jessica Tighe delve into the complexities of mental health, trauma recovery, and the journey towards healing. They discuss the importance of awareness as the first step in recovery, the role of stress responses, and the significance of understanding triggers. Jessica shares her personal experiences with narcissistic abuse and the coping mechanisms she developed over time. The conversation emphasizes the need for open dialogue about mental health, the changing stigma surrounding it, and the various healing options available today. Ultimately, the discussion serves as a reminder that healing is a lifelong journey that requires continuous effort and self-reflection.

Takeaways

Awareness is the first step towards recovery.
Stress responses are signals that need to be addressed.
Identifying triggers is crucial for managing trauma.
Coping mechanisms evolve from childhood to adulthood.
Healing requires continuous effort and self-reflection.
Dissociation can be a survival mechanism from trauma.
Setting boundaries is essential for self-protection.
The stigma around mental health is decreasing.
There are many effective healing options available today.
Talking to someone can significantly aid in the healing process.

Sound Bites

"Stress is a signal, not an annoyance."
"You have to reorganize that trauma."
"Talk to someone, it's the best thing."
"Dissociation is a survival mechanism."
"The stigma around mental health is changing."
"We have to break those generational chains."

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