Hyperarousal & Window of Tolerance | My PTSD / CPTSD Forum
Apr 27, 2023 · The more intense my hyperarousal, the more intense the activity or situation is called for. But? Even a less intense activity or situation can still take the edge off. Like going for a walk, instead …
Has Anyone Taken Clonidine For PTSD Before? - My PTSD / CPTSD …
Oct 1, 2010 · It's just an alpha blocker, which stops the hyperarousal and keeps my blood pressure from jumping up, and it's basically a mild sedative, but it does the job. Has anyone else taken Clonidine to …
In A State Of Hyperarousal For Weeks? - My PTSD / CPTSD Forum
Apr 25, 2015 · Is it normal to be in a state of hyperarousal for long periods of time, like a week or two...even longer? I'm on autopilot for extended periods of time. Sometimes I will experience this and …
The physical side effects of ptsd… | Page 5 | My PTSD / CPTSD Forum
Mar 3, 2023 · The ptsd cup explanation Nearly a decade ago (2006) I wrote The PTSD Cup Explanation, a simple view of how PTSD causes symptoms in day-to-day life. This article is an update to that …
What's The Best Way To Deal With Hyperarousal? | My PTSD / CPTSD …
Aug 8, 2013 · I don't know what the best way to deal with this is, because this will differ from person to person and also with the different stages of the healing process that you are at. Processing the …
Assault - I'm afraid to return back to work after nearly 2 years of ...
Oct 15, 2025 · I've experienced flash backs, nightmares, heightened anxiety, DPDR, dissociation, visual snow syndrome (and all of its symptoms), short term memory issues, difficulty concentrating, …
How to manage disassociation in EMDR? | My PTSD / CPTSD Forum
Jul 29, 2025 · I said yes I have PTSD and you just described PTSD. I pushed back and said no this is normal, it gets worse before it gets better and encouraged her to read online how people with freeze …
Quit Caffeine - My PTSD / CPTSD Forum
May 3, 2015 · a. hyperarousal to sound (I jumped, screamed, or even attacked people when startled or by every sound). b. hyperarousal to people and crowds. Now, I feel less "triggered and have more …
Speech Freeze - My PTSD / CPTSD Forum
Dec 5, 2021 · During the duration of these episodes, I experience hyperarousal and increased somatic symptoms (trembling and head jerking) especially if I'm around people. During flashbacks or panic …
Confusing therapy experience- could this be countertransference or ...
Oct 13, 2024 · But it's just hyperarousal because I got a job so it's the opposite of suicidal (it's an extreme want to survive threat) I am also aware that I told him a story about a client of mine being …