Overcome Traumatic Memories

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Overcome Traumatic Memories

Traumatic memories: what are they?

Traumatic memories are frequently stored in the subconscious until they are triggered by particular events.

Places, experiences, emotions, and people can all act as triggers. For instance, being in a crowd could trigger a terrible occurrence you had at a concert. Triggers cause the memory to become salient and can mean the person feels like they’re reliving the event.

This can induce psychological and physiological symptoms such as issues regulating negative emotions, increased heart rate, nervousness, and sweating.

Some attempt to suppress painful memories in an effort to avoid negative emotions. While doing so may temporarily alleviate symptoms, over time it may make the problem worse.

Solutions:

1. Identify possible triggers

Even if it could seem like unpleasant memories are all you can think about, you might be able to ignore them for the most part.

You may, however, be able to recollect these memories in response to specific internal or external stimuli, or triggers. The traumatic memory itself determines how specific these triggers are.

Certain memories are activated by specific stimuli, like a certain house or aroma, while others are triggered by more general ones, like loud noise or crowded areas.

You might be able to prevent unpleasant memories from being triggered if you can recognize your triggers and stay away from them.

However, if the triggers are more general, this may be difficult. Finding the trigger in this situation is still beneficial since you can use soothing methods like breathing exercises, grounding (staying in the moment), and flashback halting strategy.

The method known as "flashback halting protocol" takes you back to the present by preventing the flashback from occurring.

Researchers suggest that triggers can be reassociated with different memories. Reducing the impact of a traumatic memory on your life might be achieved by associating such triggers with pleasant experiences or emotions.

2. Exposure therapy

One popular type of psychotherapy that tries to expose people to their concerns is called exposure therapy. A mental health professional offers safe spaces for you to confront unpleasant memories and helps you develop useful coping mechanisms.

Numerous research have proven that exposure therapy works. One study showed that exposure therapy could reduce PTSD symptoms in female veterans.

Narrative exposure  is another form of exposure therapy that involves an individual telling the story of their entire life rather than just repeating the one traumatic event. This method has been effective, particularly with refugees and individuals who have gone through torture and conflict.

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ZEN STORY
Incense Burner

A woman of Nagasaki named Kame was one of the few makers of incense burners in Japan. Such a burner is a work of art to be used only in a tearoom of before a family shrine.

Kame, whose father before her had been such an artist, was fond of drinking. She also smoked and associated with men most of the time. Whenever she made a little money she gave a feast inviting artists, poets, carpenters, workers, men of many vocations and avocations. In their association she evolved her designs.

Kame was exceedingly slow in creating, but when her work was finished it was always a masterpiece. Her burners were treasured in homes whose womanfolk never drank, smoked, or associated freely with men.

The mayor of Nagasaki once requested Kame to design an incense burner for him. She delayed doing so until almost half a year had passed. At that time the mayor, who had been promoted to office in a distant city, visited her. He urged Kame to begin work on his burner.

At last receiving the inspiration, Kame made the incense burner. After it was completed she placed it upon a table. She looked at it long and carefully. She smoked and drank before it as if it were her own company. All day she observed it.

At last, picking up a hammer, Kame smashed it to bits. She saw it was not the perfect creation her mind demanded.

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YOGAPEDIA
Downward-Facing Pigeon Pose (Adho mukha kapotasana)

What is Downward-Facing Pigeon Pose?

Downward-facing pigeon pose, or adho mukha kapotasana in Sanskrit, is a restful version of the upright pigeon pose. The torso folds over the front leg with the arms stretched forward in this deep hip opener.

Instructions

• Begin in pigeon pose with the right leg extended back.

• Exhale and lower the torso down, walking the hands forward.

• Rest the forehead on the floor and press the palms together in prayer.

• Breathe while holding the pose.

• Inhale and release. Change sides.

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