Emotional Flashback - Trauma Informed

This brief- trauma informed, 2-minute audio- is spoken in first person language, and is set to gentle music. Emotional Flashbacks are a common symptom of Complex PTSD, yet this recording is suitable for any listener that may find themselves being overwhelmed by emotions that they have felt previously. We take this time to normalize this experience, and to remember that we will be okay.

Music by Kevin MacLeod: "Calmant".

Transcript

This is an emotional flashback.

Recognizing that I am in a flashback is the first step and I have already done that.

Great work!

I am safe and I will be okay.

The feelings are real.

I am feeling them.

These emotions make sense.

I am not strange or broken.

While the feelings are real,

Feelings are not facts.

I can feel unsafe but indeed be safe.

I can feel unlovable but indeed be loved.

I may feel that I will be stuck in this place forever.

I may feel like I have no choices.

Neither of these thoughts are true.

These feelings will eventually shift.

Time is often what's needed.

Even though it's hard,

Making human contact is helpful.

I do not need to feel shame for being in a flashback.

The same applies to crying or needing a hug.

I will do my best to show myself compassion.

Be gentle.

Be patient.

Be kind.

I will be okay.

I will be okay.

Reviews

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟I’m currently reading Pete Walker’s brilliant book on CPTSD and the concept of emotional flashbacks and the true definition on what they are have been so positive and beneficial for healing 🙏thank you for this meditation, which reminds me of his words

Your recordings truly help me find footing again amidst a storm ~ grateful ❤️‍🩹 thank you

Thank you.

So appreciate your work. This is what I have needed to learn in order to heal—how to relate gently with myself. Thanks for your offerings.

Thank you so, so much for this. So simple and so good.

So grateful for your work. This is a beautiful, soothing and quick track. Thank you 🙏