Managing and regulating our feelings
One of the symptoms of trauma is a difficulty in managing feelings that at times can be overwhelming. This may cause you to feel a range of emotions. You may feel; very anxious, angry, panicky ('hyper') or zoned out, numb or depressed ('hypo'). Sometimes you may feel both.
Here are some resources to help you understand and manage these feelings:
Self-esteem and self-compassion
When you are in an abusive relationship it can chip away at your self-esteem. You may have internalised a harsh inner critic and be struggling to believe in your own self worth.
Here are some resources to help you start to take care of yourself and develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
At RISE we believe in you. We know you cannot only survive but will thrive.