C-PTSD Shame Spiral - Trauma Informed

This is a trauma-informed, 2-minute audio, with gentle piano music in the background. The message is initially spoken in second-person language and then repeats in first-person. Shame Spirals are a common symptom of Complex PTSD, and can often occur while in an Emotional Flashback. Here we attempt to remember that this feeling is not ours to hold and that in time our feelings will shift.
Music by Kevin MacLeod: "A Very Brady Special"

Transcript

This is a shame spiral.

The feelings are real,

But feelings are not fact.

What if you did nothing wrong?

You thought nothing wrong.

You felt nothing wrong.

What if this is not your shame?

What if in this very moment you chose to be gentle with yourself?

You are not inherently flawed.

You have good qualities.

You are worthy of kindness.

It's okay if this is hard to believe right now.

There will be times when it is easier.

This spiral will end.

This is a shame spiral.

The feelings are real,

But feelings are not fact.

What if I did nothing wrong?

I thought nothing wrong.

I felt nothing wrong.

What if this is not my shame?

What if in this very moment I chose to be gentle with myself?

I am not inherently flawed.

I have good qualities.

I am worthy of kindness.

It's okay if this is hard to believe right now.

There will be times when it is easier.

This spiral will end.

Reviews

Excellent! This helps to break the bad trance of shame. Thanks. Shame feels so overwhelming sometimes. You’re meditation is magical.

That was so helpful. I'm saving it for whenever I need that quick reminder, like I did right now.

I was wondering… why is shame my primary emotion right now? Is it mine? Im lost.

I already enjoyed this, very calm, lovely voice and music. Thank you

I love how much clarity to gave in such a short time! Thank you.

Thank you for your audio. It allowed me to step back from my thoughts. It gave me a little space to think about alternative perspectives. Thinking that my thoughts are not facts offers me an opportunity to consider other options. I appreciate the time.

Another gem. More tears as well. Thank you and another bookmark for me. 🙏

Thankyou xxx

Very powerful. And your voice is very soothing. Thank you

I turn to your tracks often in sos moments and always feel better after hearing your voice 😭❤️ thank you for what you do Heidi

Wonderful

Short and sweet.
Really helpful if you're having trouble counteracting your negative/destructive thought patterns and beliefs.

Perfect way to shift out in the thick of it. I so appreciate this, thank you.

Very soothing and comforting. Lovely gentle voice. Thank you.

It's great, I'd love a longer version where it repeats it's like 3-5 times.