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Husband and I were driving down the road last week and I spotted a person that was a trigger for me in my trauma. I didn't know the man, but it took me back into a memory. My husband continued talking and I could hear his voice, but I was paralized, time stopped, and I got tunnel vision, I was totally engulfed in the memory. All senses are involved when having these flashbacks. I snapped out because he noticed my stupor and asked if I was listening. Now I know and realize why things like that happen. Instead of supressing the memory, I acknowledge my pain, I talk about it and try to find ways to compensate and calm down. Before, I wasn't aware of the process and how to deal with the memories and traumas. The first step is to have self awareness. Your videos have helped me a lot to recognize my struggles and work in areas I have to improve on. Learning techniques to work out emotions is the best to move forward.
Occasionally, even sitting at the Computer I get that: paralyzed, time stopped, and I got tunnel vision. Only lasts a few minutes however is quite upsetting.
I used to get those. And I'd get really hot sweats. I think I got so used to them and my trauma that one day they just stopped. Became a part of who I am, I function now completely out of trauma and anxiety. Developed multiple sclerosis 😞
For me, the Kitchen and Bathroom trigger; especially the Kitchen. Bad memories after bad memories after bad memories. Thank You for recognizing this condition.
I don’t have any friends, not because I am not friendly because I am very friendly but I don’t trust people so I have pulled away… my flash backs are mostly not understandable. But they don’t last very long. They are intense but short. One time I had some words with this lady and she decided to hug me, I had a complete breakdown and begged her to let go I kept saying please let me go I was in bed for 2 weeks after I just cried and cried. I couldn’t get over the humiliation of my breakdown…. I am very careful now to not let myself fall into this ever again.
I'm here because I was sitting at the train and got a flashback from a song I hadn't heard in like 5 years and I checked the thumbnail and the album had the same cover that I had on a shirt back when the traumatic event happened. I had this sudden rush of adrenaline and felt like lashing out and defending myself, but my body felt small and weak and I started crying. This video and reading comments calmed me down a little
I am sorry you got a flashback from hearing a song and I appreciate you watching the video. I am glad the video helped and I appreciate you watching it.
I just wanted to post here. I experienced sexual assault and physical abuse by my ex. He used to scream at me, throw things around, throw things near me and then finally threw an umbrella at me hitting me on my side. Literally on Tuesday a man literally threw a scanner at a pallet out of nowhere and he was near where I was working. It shook me so bad. I couldn't focus and I was experiencing and having flashbacks to that moment with my ex doing that shit to me. I just have been a really hard time with focusing and doing my work. I feel exhausting, staying up, feeling unsafe and more. Thank you for making this video.
Had the first one I've had in about a year just now. Thank you for this video. I needed all these reminders. And high five to progress. I didn't piss my pants this time.
This helped me so much. Thank you for taking the time to share these tips. It helps just to hear even that it’s okay and acceptable to still be recovering. Thank you!
You’re so welcome. I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
Thank you for sharing what you’ve been going through. Nightmares and flashbacks can be incredibly distressing, and it’s understandable that they would take a toll, especially as they’ve increased over time. These experiences are often tied to unresolved trauma or stress, and while they can feel overwhelming, it's important to remember that healing is possible. If you haven’t already, it might be helpful to explore grounding techniques or other trauma-focused therapies to help manage these intense experiences. Approaches like focusing on your breath, using your senses to stay present, or connecting with a trusted therapist can all be valuable in reducing the frequency and intensity of flashbacks and nightmares. Do you notice if there are specific triggers that seem to make them worse? Identifying those could be a helpful first step in gaining more control over them. I’m really sorry you’re going through this, but you don’t have to do it alone. Thank you again for sharing, and I’m here to support you however I can.
@@DocSnipes yes I have noticed triggers. I saw someone wearing the same sneakers as my ex, that triggered flashbacks. Sometimes music triggers it, a specific song.
Thank you for sharing that, and I’m so glad the video was helpful for you. Experiencing trauma from such a young age can leave lasting effects, and it takes a lot of strength to even begin exploring tools like these to handle flashbacks. Remember, healing is a journey, and taking steps like this shows incredible resilience and courage. If you found the video helpful, it would mean a lot if you’d share it with others-it might help someone else who’s navigating similar challenges. Are there any specific techniques or strategies from the video that resonated with you the most? I’d love to hear how you’re incorporating them or if there’s more you’d like to explore!
Thank you very much! It helped me a lot! I was in the middle of a flashback and was not being able to help myself, after your video I felt more empowered to do it! God bless you! 🙏🏻
You are very welcome Doc Snipes! I am so thankful for this video because it has helped me tremendously, exactly what I needed to hear which has given me great, great healing as I have been practicing the techniques! 🙌🏻🌞
What if u have lifelong trauma?....and u cannot control your dreams....your thoughts...cry at the drop of a dime...how can u live?? Drugs don't work...make it worse...piling on more grief. As well I don't want to go through it again...I won't survive it.
i don't sleep. i'm 61. i've never slept more than 2 hours at a time - since childhood. i was in therapy for 25 yrs with a really excellent doctor for CPTSD, DID etc He died last year. I'm trying to figure out how i manage on my own, i do fairly well -but there is no stopping a flashback -and i'm bound to have at least one a day. I would love to get some sleep. The safety plan is excellent - i'm very fortunate to have my husband for that -because going t o a doctor gets more than interesting. Something i want to say here is that not everyone can tell themselves where they are when they are having a flashback., if you dissociate that heavily-you don't have the ability to say, 'i'm this old, and i'm here in my home . . .etc
Are you on any meds. I didn't even take a nap for 3 weeks. Never slept much before that but I've been on antipsychotics for a week now and sleeping so much better
Question concerning flashbacks: is it possible to flashback to times when you dissociated instead of the triggering or traumatic event? I have memories of “tuning out”, shutting down, my world going grey during certain events but can’t recall the actual trauma. Or are characteristics of dissociation such that you wouldn’t remember going into that state? Thank you so much for your videos. I always learn so much.
Thank you for sharing your experience-it takes a lot of courage to open up about something so difficult. Experiencing trauma for such a long time, starting at such a young age, can leave deep emotional scars, especially when you’ve never had the opportunity to feel safe or truly happy. I want to acknowledge how incredibly strong you are for enduring so much and for seeking out resources like this video to begin your healing journey. Feeling safe-both physically and emotionally-is a fundamental need, and rebuilding that sense of safety is a crucial step toward healing. It can feel overwhelming at first, but working with a trauma-informed therapist who understands how to help you reconnect with that sense of safety and begin to process the pain can be life-changing. You deserve to experience happiness, security, and peace. If you found this video helpful, please consider sharing it-it might help others who are also struggling with long-term trauma to feel less alone and more hopeful. Are there small things you’ve found that help you feel even a little bit calmer or grounded? Starting with those moments can create a foundation for healing and growth over time. You’re not alone in this, and healing is possible.
@@DocSnipes the suggestions of journaling, breathing techniques, staying busy, using my support systems. I dealt with a traumatic event Sunday night, and I was having flashbacks for the first few days but I’ve been doing better now.
Things are deeper than my comment, but just had a nasty argument with my child's mother, it triggered so many different flashbacks, I'm sick to my stomach, chills, emotional and very lost in my mind, idk anymore is my ADD making things worse - a recent 2021 work "accident" I have never felt things so real, even an event from 3rd grade is vivid. Both are similar though, so I made that connection. It's getting crazy the deeper I go how unreal my life was. I do have a psych don't worry.
I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video. What tips will you use first to address flashbacks? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
After I bad decision, I left the safe and familiar home and area I lived in for 25 years. This was followed by a series of traumas, all related to losing homes and a sense of safety... I was evacuated from my new home in the middle of the night and lost it to a forest fire, my father died and my childhood home was sold, etc. Now I am completely alone, feel constantly unsafe and have become ill and nearly bedridden. I constantly have “flashback” images of the safe home and city I used to live in. I also dream of being there nearly every night. It feels tortuous because it’s something I cannot go back to. Are these considered flashbacks, if they’re not of a traumatic place, but of a safe place? It feels like torture to remember what it feels like to be safe and be reminded that I am no longer there. And of the bad decision it was to leave. I have never heard of this before and my mental state is getting worse. Thank you.
Maybe not textbook flashback.... but, something you have to address and learn to cope with / move on.... Or maybe work out a way to move back to that area if you are much happier there? Maybe similar house in the same neighborhood? Similar town. // Also, we all have times and places we would like to go back to, if we could time travel. I just tell you that to also normalize how you are feeling, not lessen it. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
I don't remember the last time I slept more than 2 hours combined, or the last day utter felt like I could breathe again.... Good luck to all of you, please take care of yourselves. I hope one day we're all able to sleep through the night.
I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video. Here are some videos that might help with sleep: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=sleep
Even when I don't get manic or squirrelly my heart rate shoots up higher than it is normally and my heart rate usually about 115 when I'm out in public and I get the worst headaches even if it doesn't leave me running around bouncing off the walls like it used to and you can actually see all that dudes having a flashback now even when I get past that squirrely stuff get the worst headache like the one I got now I grit my teeth I clench my jaws and I
When I wake up in the morning it's like I can't talk like nothing's there does anybody know what this is or why it happens it happens for the first hour or so like im out of it
@@mathewrinehart530 i don't remember what i read except that the feeling was very common. I didn't have it when I had children to take care of (grown now). I probably didn't have time to notice. Maybe that was a good thing. :-) I also didn't notice when my job changed to early morning. Again... No time for it?
When it comes to trauma, exposure therapy can be effective, but it's important to understand that it isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. For new trauma, exposure therapy needs to be carefully managed to avoid retraumatization. If old trauma resurfaces, it might indicate that the underlying issues weren't fully addressed or that additional support is needed. It's essential to work with a trained professional who can guide the process safely, integrating methods that address both old and new traumas in a way that supports healing without overwhelming the individual. Please feel free to share what has helped you the most, and if you’re interested in learning more on the topic, don't hesitate to use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes.
Sorry to hear. Maybe watch it in small pieces, if you think it will help you. If you think it is too much, you may want to work through it with a local Licensed Professional Counselor.
👌More videos can be found on this topic at: ruclips.net/p/PLcB3trehXswg6FS0YzaQLwvX7jj1avd_F&si=T0Xm154Gm21Rrv-P
❤️Self help activities and worksheets and concierge coaching with Dr. Snipes can be accessed at DocSnipes.com
👍Online Courses for Continuing Education (CEU, OPD, CPD) and Substance Abuse Counselor Certification
Husband and I were driving down the road last week and I spotted a person that was a trigger for me in my trauma. I didn't know the man, but it took me back into a memory. My husband continued talking and I could hear his voice, but I was paralized, time stopped, and I got tunnel vision, I was totally engulfed in the memory. All senses are involved when having these flashbacks. I snapped out because he noticed my stupor and asked if I was listening. Now I know and realize why things like that happen. Instead of supressing the memory, I acknowledge my pain, I talk about it and try to find ways to compensate and calm down. Before, I wasn't aware of the process and how to deal with the memories and traumas. The first step is to have self awareness. Your videos have helped me a lot to recognize my struggles and work in areas I have to improve on. Learning techniques to work out emotions is the best to move forward.
Occasionally, even sitting at the Computer I get that: paralyzed, time stopped, and I got tunnel vision. Only lasts a few minutes however is quite upsetting.
I used to get those. And I'd get really hot sweats. I think I got so used to them and my trauma that one day they just stopped. Became a part of who I am, I function now completely out of trauma and anxiety. Developed multiple sclerosis 😞
@@iamwabisabi3711 ū
That is inspiring
For me, the Kitchen and Bathroom trigger; especially the Kitchen. Bad memories after bad memories after bad memories. Thank You for recognizing this condition.
I don’t have any friends, not because I am not friendly because I am very friendly but I don’t trust people so I have pulled away… my flash backs are mostly not understandable. But they don’t last very long. They are intense but short. One time I had some words with this lady and she decided to hug me, I had a complete breakdown and begged her to let go I kept saying please let me go I was in bed for 2 weeks after I just cried and cried. I couldn’t get over the humiliation of my breakdown…. I am very careful now to not let myself fall into this ever again.
Dr. Snipes, you never cease to amaze me with your output and the excellent quality thereof. You are an inspiration!
I'm here because I was sitting at the train and got a flashback from a song I hadn't heard in like 5 years and I checked the thumbnail and the album had the same cover that I had on a shirt back when the traumatic event happened. I had this sudden rush of adrenaline and felt like lashing out and defending myself, but my body felt small and weak and I started crying. This video and reading comments calmed me down a little
I am sorry you got a flashback from hearing a song and I appreciate you watching the video. I am glad the video helped and I appreciate you watching it.
I was SA at 6 and I have all of these I really needed this
Thanks for watching the video
I just wanted to post here. I experienced sexual assault and physical abuse by my ex. He used to scream at me, throw things around, throw things near me and then finally threw an umbrella at me hitting me on my side. Literally on Tuesday a man literally threw a scanner at a pallet out of nowhere and he was near where I was working. It shook me so bad. I couldn't focus and I was experiencing and having flashbacks to that moment with my ex doing that shit to me. I just have been a really hard time with focusing and doing my work. I feel exhausting, staying up, feeling unsafe and more. Thank you for making this video.
Had the first one I've had in about a year just now. Thank you for this video. I needed all these reminders. And high five to progress. I didn't piss my pants this time.
I appreciate you watching.
This helped me so much. Thank you for taking the time to share these tips. It helps just to hear even that it’s okay and acceptable to still be recovering. Thank you!
You’re so welcome. I appreciate you watching the video. What did you find most useful from it? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
I’ve been struggling with nightmares and flashbacks. It started about two years ago and has increased in the last year.
Thank you for sharing what you’ve been going through. Nightmares and flashbacks can be incredibly distressing, and it’s understandable that they would take a toll, especially as they’ve increased over time. These experiences are often tied to unresolved trauma or stress, and while they can feel overwhelming, it's important to remember that healing is possible.
If you haven’t already, it might be helpful to explore grounding techniques or other trauma-focused therapies to help manage these intense experiences. Approaches like focusing on your breath, using your senses to stay present, or connecting with a trusted therapist can all be valuable in reducing the frequency and intensity of flashbacks and nightmares.
Do you notice if there are specific triggers that seem to make them worse? Identifying those could be a helpful first step in gaining more control over them. I’m really sorry you’re going through this, but you don’t have to do it alone. Thank you again for sharing, and I’m here to support you however I can.
@@DocSnipes yes I have noticed triggers. I saw someone wearing the same sneakers as my ex, that triggered flashbacks. Sometimes music triggers it, a specific song.
Thanks so much. Ive been through traumatic events since 4 years or so, this helped a lot.
Thank you for sharing that, and I’m so glad the video was helpful for you. Experiencing trauma from such a young age can leave lasting effects, and it takes a lot of strength to even begin exploring tools like these to handle flashbacks. Remember, healing is a journey, and taking steps like this shows incredible resilience and courage.
If you found the video helpful, it would mean a lot if you’d share it with others-it might help someone else who’s navigating similar challenges.
Are there any specific techniques or strategies from the video that resonated with you the most? I’d love to hear how you’re incorporating them or if there’s more you’d like to explore!
Great teaching thank you Doc Snipes, well explained 🙌🏻🌞
Actually listening to this video helped me to stop an occurring flashback. Thank you
That’s awesome! You’re so welcome. I am grateful to be of help and I appreciate you watching the video.
Thank you very much! It helped me a lot! I was in the middle of a flashback and was not being able to help myself, after your video I felt more empowered to do it! God bless you! 🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing. Wishing you, peace, health, and, happiness.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the support, Dee!
You are very welcome Doc Snipes! I am so thankful for this video because it has helped me tremendously, exactly what I needed to hear which has given me great, great healing as I have been practicing the techniques! 🙌🏻🌞
What if u have lifelong trauma?....and u cannot control your dreams....your thoughts...cry at the drop of a dime...how can u live?? Drugs don't work...make it worse...piling on more grief. As well I don't want to go through it again...I won't survive it.
i don't sleep. i'm 61. i've never slept more than 2 hours at a time - since childhood. i was in therapy for 25 yrs with a really excellent doctor for CPTSD, DID etc He died last year. I'm trying to figure out how i manage on my own, i do fairly well -but there is no stopping a flashback -and i'm bound to have at least one a day. I would love to get some sleep. The safety plan is excellent - i'm very fortunate to have my husband for that -because going t o a doctor gets more than interesting. Something i want to say here is that not everyone can tell themselves where they are when they are having a flashback., if you dissociate that heavily-you don't have the ability to say, 'i'm this old, and i'm here in my home . . .etc
Are you on any meds. I didn't even take a nap for 3 weeks. Never slept much before that but I've been on antipsychotics for a week now and sleeping so much better
@@littlewoodchopper2659no - except clonazepam for anxiety and seizure control
thank you so much for this video
You are quite welcome. I had actually forgotten about that one...lol You can ask my clone for more resources at DocSnipes.com/Clones
Thank you for this video. I have found the information so valuable and going to share with my therapist. ❤
Question concerning flashbacks: is it possible to flashback to times when you dissociated instead of the triggering or traumatic event? I have memories of “tuning out”, shutting down, my world going grey during certain events but can’t recall the actual trauma. Or are characteristics of dissociation such that you wouldn’t remember going into that state? Thank you so much for your videos. I always learn so much.
I’ve been constantly traumatized in different ways sense I was 5, now I’m 19. I’ve never felt safe before, I’ve never felt happy
Thank you for sharing your experience-it takes a lot of courage to open up about something so difficult. Experiencing trauma for such a long time, starting at such a young age, can leave deep emotional scars, especially when you’ve never had the opportunity to feel safe or truly happy. I want to acknowledge how incredibly strong you are for enduring so much and for seeking out resources like this video to begin your healing journey.
Feeling safe-both physically and emotionally-is a fundamental need, and rebuilding that sense of safety is a crucial step toward healing. It can feel overwhelming at first, but working with a trauma-informed therapist who understands how to help you reconnect with that sense of safety and begin to process the pain can be life-changing. You deserve to experience happiness, security, and peace.
If you found this video helpful, please consider sharing it-it might help others who are also struggling with long-term trauma to feel less alone and more hopeful.
Are there small things you’ve found that help you feel even a little bit calmer or grounded? Starting with those moments can create a foundation for healing and growth over time. You’re not alone in this, and healing is possible.
This was helpful, thank you
You’re so welcome. Thanks for watching the video. What did you find most useful from it?
@@DocSnipes the suggestions of journaling, breathing techniques, staying busy, using my support systems. I dealt with a traumatic event Sunday night, and I was having flashbacks for the first few days but I’ve been doing better now.
Things are deeper than my comment, but just had a nasty argument with my child's mother, it triggered so many different flashbacks, I'm sick to my stomach, chills, emotional and very lost in my mind, idk anymore is my ADD making things worse - a recent 2021 work "accident" I have never felt things so real, even an event from 3rd grade is vivid. Both are similar though, so I made that connection. It's getting crazy the deeper I go how unreal my life was. I do have a psych don't worry.
Thank you for watching and for sharing. What is your favorite tip from the video?
Very grateful. So useful
Great advice you share about the grounding technique you use with the worry stone.
Thank you! Cheers!
Well said - thank you Doc Snipes - Seans
Ty
Thank you again for a superb helpful video! =)
Happy to help! Thanks for watching.
Ugh even certain weather gives me flashbacks that brings sadness depression tinitus and nausea 😢
I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video. What tips will you use first to address flashbacks? Other videos you might be interested in can be found at ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
After I bad decision, I left the safe and familiar home and area I lived in for 25 years. This was followed by a series of traumas, all related to losing homes and a sense of safety... I was evacuated from my new home in the middle of the night and lost it to a forest fire, my father died and my childhood home was sold, etc. Now I am completely alone, feel constantly unsafe and have become ill and nearly bedridden.
I constantly have “flashback” images of the safe home and city I used to live in. I also dream of being there nearly every night. It feels tortuous because it’s something I cannot go back to. Are these considered flashbacks, if they’re not of a traumatic place, but of a safe place? It feels like torture to remember what it feels like to be safe and be reminded that I am no longer there. And of the bad decision it was to leave. I have never heard of this before and my mental state is getting worse. Thank you.
Maybe not textbook flashback.... but, something you have to address and learn to cope with / move on.... Or maybe work out a way to move back to that area if you are much happier there? Maybe similar house in the same neighborhood? Similar town. // Also, we all have times and places we would like to go back to, if we could time travel. I just tell you that to also normalize how you are feeling, not lessen it. Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
So many people relate.
Who more feel fysikal tirdness after flashback s ❤
Thanks for watching. What tips will you use first to handle flashbacks?
I feel electricity and tingling in my mouth, hands and feet
Pray to God heal our hearts and correct affers realise flash backs pains . Heart can only Almighty heal and do good sake of God
I don't remember the last time I slept more than 2 hours combined, or the last day utter felt like I could breathe again....
Good luck to all of you, please take care of yourselves. I hope one day we're all able to sleep through the night.
I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video. Here are some videos that might help with sleep: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=sleep
Even when I don't get manic or squirrelly my heart rate shoots up higher than it is normally and my heart rate usually about 115 when I'm out in public and I get the worst headaches even if it doesn't leave me running around bouncing off the walls like it used to and you can actually see all that dudes having a flashback now even when I get past that squirrely stuff get the worst headache like the one I got now I grit my teeth I clench my jaws and I
I appreciate you watching
This is exactly me
It doesn't stop. Goes away then random like a jump scare constantly unless in consistent doing something that keeps rather hard focus
I am sorry about that. Maybe the videos on addressing trauma help: ruclips.net/user/DocSnipessearch?query=trauma
When I wake up in the morning it's like I can't talk like nothing's there does anybody know what this is or why it happens it happens for the first hour or so like im out of it
I sometimes have that and so have others I've talked with
@@cassandraheard7811 That's anxiety ?
@@cassandraheard7811 Do you know what it is ?
@@mathewrinehart530 i don't remember what i read except that the feeling was very common. I didn't have it when I had children to take care of (grown now). I probably didn't have time to notice. Maybe that was a good thing. :-) I also didn't notice when my job changed to early morning. Again... No time for it?
@@cassandraheard7811 Does it have to do with sleep or anxiety ?
perfect
Vacation to Canada or Mexico on July 4.
Thanks for watching
When society's laws contradict God's laws, trust God not society.
Safety plan, recovery kit.
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Exposing doesn't work with new trauma, and the old trauma comes back. 😢
When it comes to trauma, exposure therapy can be effective, but it's important to understand that it isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. For new trauma, exposure therapy needs to be carefully managed to avoid retraumatization. If old trauma resurfaces, it might indicate that the underlying issues weren't fully addressed or that additional support is needed. It's essential to work with a trained professional who can guide the process safely, integrating methods that address both old and new traumas in a way that supports healing without overwhelming the individual.
Please feel free to share what has helped you the most, and if you’re interested in learning more on the topic, don't hesitate to use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes.
Just listening to this is igniting (triggering) me. Had to stop halfway through.
Sorry to hear. Maybe watch it in small pieces, if you think it will help you. If you think it is too much, you may want to work through it with a local Licensed Professional Counselor.
I dreeze
I appreciate you watching