Trauma-Informed Tuesday: It’s Not Overreacting—It’s a Response to Overwhelm Have you ever felt like your reaction was “too much?”That your emotions didn’t make sense?That you couldn’t “just get over it?” Here’s the truth:Trauma responses aren’t overreactions—they’re survival strategies your body and brain learned to keep you safe. Common trauma responses include: * Avoiding people, places, or topics * Sudden anger or emotional shutdown * Trouble concentrating or feeling numb * Being hyperaware of everything around you 🌿 These are not flaws. They’re clues.At BTGTS, we help you explore where these responses come from—and gently begin to heal them.
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Trauma-Informed Tuesday: It’s Not Overreacting—It’s a Response to Overwhelm
Have you ever felt like your reaction was “too much?”That your emotions didn’t make sense?That you couldn’t “just get over it?”
Here’s the truth:Trauma responses aren’t overreactions—they’re survival strategies your body and brain learned to keep you safe.
Common trauma responses include:
* Avoiding people, places, or topics
* Sudden anger or emotional shutdown
* Trouble concentrating or feeling numb
* Being hyperaware of everything around you
🌿 These are not flaws. They’re clues.At BTGTS, we help you explore where these responses come from—and gently begin to heal them.
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Self-Care Sunday: Grounding for Emotional Balance
When life feels overwhelming, grounding techniques help bring us back to the present moment. These simple tools can reduce anxiety, stabilize emotions, and reconnect us with our body.
Here’s one to try today:
🔹 5-4-3-2-1 TechniqueUse your five senses to anchor yourself in the present:👀 5 things you can see✋ 4 things you can touch👂 3 things you can hear👃 2 things you can smell👅 1 thing you can taste
Take a deep breath between each step and notice the shift.You don’t need a perfect day—just a moment to feel safe again. 🌱
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