( Discussion of religion/spirituality/belief systems (or a lack thereof) as related to survivors. )

Selective Desensitization is a process by which to reduce the severity of trauma triggers.

( Cut for length (this is QUITE long) - talk of triggers, and the process of selective desensitization )

Originally posted by sistahraven  on January 10, 2006

What is your favorite smell?

This one might sound a bit odd, so I'll give you some background. Many of us have learned coping skills out the wazoo to deal with our panic attacks, flashbacks, depression, anger, nightmares, etc. Studies have shown that using a few coping skills, which focus on ( Read more... )

( Birthday Triggers - mentions of abuse and rape )

( Cut for bullying - mentions of verbal, emotional, sexual, and physical abuse )

( Relationships with food - can trigger for eating disorders and body image. Will also contain mentions of verbal abuse and victim blaming )

( Discussion of conflicts and confrontations. )

( Flashbacks. )

( Discussion of anxiety. )

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( Discussion of nightmares and nighttime anxieties. )