Healing Without Reliving: Dispelling a Major PTSD Myth
You don't have to relive what you went through in order to heal. Healing is hard, the healing journey is really challenging, but it shouldn't be traumatic in itself.
Ever heard the saying that you need to relive your trauma to heal from it? In this eye-opening episode of 'The Overcoming PTSD Podcast', hosts Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke tackle one of the most persistent myths about PTSD recovery. Many people believe that in order to heal, they must remember or relive their traumatic experiences. Kayleen and Brad are here to tell you that’s simply not true.
Drawing from their own journeys and professional expertise, they explain how you can access and heal trauma through your emotions and feelings without having to go through the painful memories again. Kayleen shares how this myth halted her own recovery multiple times, showing just how damaging such beliefs can be. The duo also discuss the risks of retraumatization and why it's crucial to be discerning about where you get your information on PTSD.
While some popular books provide coping strategies, they may not offer real healing solutions. This episode is packed with insights to help you move forward in your recovery journey without the fear of having to relive past traumas. Tune in to learn how to break free from this harmful myth and take your first steps towards genuine healing.