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Trauma Anniversary Self-Care Tips

Nienna92
Nienna92

Hey everyone, I was wondering what kinds of self-care tips you have for the anniversary of your trauma. Mine is tomorrow and I'd really like to take it easy. Any ideas? 

arfie
arfie
You just used my number one coping tool. Share about it on your therapy support network so that you aren't trying to tackle it alone.

You're at least flirting with my second idea. Take it easy and ply lots of extra gentle self-care.

Keep us posted, Nienna. The load is easier when shared.
nancy6464
nancy6464
remembering to breathe, and trying to get peaceful sleep in before hand. triple hugs~
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
By coincidence, a friend of mine just today spoke of these kinds of anniversaries and suggested that I create my own kind of ritual or ceremony for the occasion. The purpose? Expressing the anniversary's meaning on my terms for my healing.

That sort of harnesses its power for my own purposes, he said, instead of letting it work against me. If not, he said, at least it's important not to ignore it or it will sneak up on me. It's good to know you're getting prepared.
Eeyore22
Eeyore22
So glad you brought this up, mine is coming up on the 22nd. I'm scared. I know it's already affecting me. I'm just trying to remember to surround myself with support. Just take the feelings as they come and breathe. You're here with others, you got this!
Jillsaundars
Jillsaundars
I don't know, would you be suffering on your anniversary if you didn't consciously remember the day and think about it?I

I feared my anniversary for about three years as I seemed to go a bit crazy at these times, but haven't paid any attention to it since, so can't tell you if that is still true

Pretty sure it is no longer bothering me
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