Stumpy has a point here. I think that the important thing to accomplish is to learn how to re-establish our ability to once again slowly gain the ability to overcome instead of panic and allow the anxiety to build up. We do not have to make it a point to dig into the past and remember every bad thing that we ever experienced. I think that in the beginning when the PTSD presents itself and it brings forward some other troubling memories we begin to think that, "Oh, I have to go over every detail of all the bad to get better somehow". And as stumpy mentioned, no, we do not have to do that, REALLY, so don't just assume that. If something comes up and begins to bother and trouble, then yes address it and work on finding a resolve and allow yourself to overcome it.

Oh, it sounds easy, no, it isn't easy, but we CAN build our ability to have the capacity to control the way we can be overwhelmed with anxiety. And yes, sometimes we can get triggered and have to again work on it more, but I think with time we can begin to learn and understand HOW to accomplish that and that we CAN.

Sannah is right about the layers, but it can happen sooner if we learn to understand what that means better. And if we get the right support that helps us apply ourselves to the rebuilding process, that is so helpful. That is why it is important to have a therapist that understands it and truely listens, validates and encourages along with showing us patience and understanding support.

Open Eyes