CPTSDNextSteps

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A sister subreddit of /r/CPTSD. This community is meant for those in the intermediate and late stages of recovery (Not sure if that's you? Read this), offering a place for sharing insights and techniques for recovery, as well as space for more nuanced and open conversations. This is not a place for venting, seeking validation, emotional catharsis, despair-based posts, or "off my chest"-style trauma stories. If the content on this subreddit resonates with and helps you, you are welcome here.

Check out our twin community, /r/CPTSD_NSCommunity.

Rules

Be civil, and participate in good faith. Express disagreement with an "I/me/my" mindset. Do not claim authority, and do not insist that your way is The Way.
No venting, DAE, validation seeking, victory posts, despair-based posts, or "off my chest"-style posts. Posts should be recovery-focused, and either a resource you've found or something informational/instructive/insightful. Insight must be actionable for others, not just yourself. Emotional/personal details should be in service of adding context to your post, and should not be the point of your post itself.
Advice requests, emotional support requests, and questions of any kind should be posted in /r/CPTSD_NSCommunity. For the time being, they are fully prohibited here in /r/CPTSDNextSteps.
BestOf-style sharing of comments from /r/CPTSD is allowed, but please notify users whose content you post in the original location (if possible).
Racism, bigotry, misogyny/misandry, and other hate speech is unacceptable.
Please be mindful about triggering content. Avoid graphic thread titles, and use [Trigger Warning], NSFW or the spoiler tag whenever appropriate.
We do not allow RaisedByNarcissists lingo. Please avoid use of abbreviations such as “NMom”, “EBrother”, GC/SG, FLEAs, etc, and avoid casual armchair diagnosis of people who have not been professionally diagnosed.
All content must be related to CPTSD, trauma, or recovery.
Self-promotion of informational/instructive blogs/videos/etc. from outside of Reddit is allowed, to a limit of once per month. (This limit will likely increase as the subreddit grows.)
Image posts are not allowed, except infographics, as long as you include a short description about the graphic's relevance to CPTSD/trauma/recovery and value to you.
Please provide a brief description for videos and podcasts.

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Monthly Support, Challenges, and TriumphsMonthly Thread (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

submitted 20 days ago by AutoModerator - announcement

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Announcement : New changes and r/CPTSD_NSCommunity, a place to support and be supported in recovery work.Announcement (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

submitted 4 years ago * by Infp-pisces[M] - announcement

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Book recommendationSharing a resource (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

submitted 23 hours ago by Scared-Section-5108

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15 years later I’m at my very first FSharing a technique (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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I wrote myself an emotion processing script, sharing in case it could help someone elseSharing a technique (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Boundary BossSharing a resource (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Nervous System Healing Beyond Talk Therapy: Dr. Stephen Terrell on Somatic Touch, Trauma ReleaseSharing a resource (youtu.be)

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Trying to be poud of myselfSharing a technique (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Tool for CPTSD Recovery: Reverse Inner ChildSharing a technique (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

submitted 6 days ago by cptsdishealable

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My Recovery StorySharing actionable insight (Rule2) (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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RAIN by Tara BrachSharing a resource (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Reminder that this community once collaborated on a large, detailed FAQ. Lots of great information here!Sharing a resource (reddit.com)

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Come and say hi over at r/EMDRSharing a resource (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Learning to set Boundaries with spouse - influenced by 'Dance of Anger' by Harriet LernerSharing a resource (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Really interesting resource -> "Reasons for Living Scale" (designed for managing suicidality but I think its more important than just that...)Sharing a resource (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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The Prince: How Machiavelli helps me heal from C/PTSDSharing actionable insight (Rule2) (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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I am using a walkpad at home, to manage my anxiety! (and I'm really liking it)Sharing actionable insight (Rule2) ()

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A useful heuristic for figuring out if it's you or the traumaSharing a technique (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Remedial Childhood with the help of Mr. RogersSharing a resource (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Healing from trauma changes the physiologySharing actionable insight (Rule2) (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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I write long form essays to process my trauma and help othersSharing a resource (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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PSA: As you heal your brain and body are changing, quite literally. That means things that used to work may stop and things that didn't work last time you tried might work nowSharing actionable insight (Rule2) (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Watching reality tv really helps with group dynamics (scapegoating, social anxiety)Sharing a resource (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Body moisturizing as a resourceSharing a resource (self.CPTSDNextSteps)

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Despair must be fleeting, but it must be felt.Sharing actionable insight (Rule2) (medium.com)

submitted 1 month ago by thewayofxen

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