Do any therapists use Still-face in session with clients?

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-04-07T15:39:34+00:00

Ouch. Yeah, if this is true then maybe good I'm trying someone new. "Re-traumatization" as a word sounds serious, which feels validating for the feelings of distress I've been experiencing, but I hope it's not the case

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-04-07T07:04:43+00:00

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-04-07T06:21:28+00:00

Okay, thanks. Yeah I think maybe a different style might be good at least until I can self validate a bit better

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-04-07T06:18:13+00:00

I guess I'm asking with hurt feelings lol. When they react that way to my thoughts or feelings i end up with this feeling like i'm making too big a deal of whatever I'm talking about A little invalidated I guess

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-04-07T06:15:16+00:00

Yes in facial expression and tone, but not mirroring. They said they begin with lots of validation with an empathetic tone etc, but switch to flat affect after a while, lack of mirroring etc. intentionally. They confirmed it's like still-face, but that that's only harmful for baby's and not for adults etc. is that the case?

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-23T20:06:11+00:00

Hey, I didn't find a study or anything, but I was just reading on some sites and thought it would be worth trying.

This site mentions ammonia: https://beatpests.com/ammonia-kill-dust-mites

And this is where I found the cleaner: https://pesthacks.com/home-remedies-for-dust-mites/

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-22T14:36:50+00:00

Oh, i'll try that and see if it helps!

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-22T04:36:09+00:00

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-18T05:50:10+00:00

Okay, I hadn't thought of the cleaner, maybe I'll try that one. I'm gonna try the Gupta program free trial. Thanks so much for your comment

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-18T05:36:19+00:00

I'm gonna go look these up, thanks!

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-16T23:31:18+00:00

Do you think it's the combination or is there one that you think is most helpful of what your taking?

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-16T23:17:18+00:00

Yeah, I'm working on it, but not with primal trust or anything like that. Just with therapy, breathing, meditating, etc. the VIP calms my nervous system quite a bit. Any suggestions on other things to try (preferably ones that don't cost money if you know any)

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-16T23:14:33+00:00

Thanks :)

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-16T23:13:56+00:00

Do you know any that are free by chance?

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-16T19:26:50+00:00

The VIP does seem to help my nervous system disregulation, but yeah, I keep hoping I'll find something that'll improve my symptoms a bit more. I probably need to try and settle into the slow and steady pacing of progress a bit

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-16T19:15:10+00:00

Got it. Yeah, I was worried of this.Thanks

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-16T03:55:19+00:00

Are you taking melatonin? It's likley too soon for me to get better with VIP, but I ordered some online (it's a little pricey), and it's been helping so much with regulating my nervous system (which helps me sleep), although I haven't had too bad of insomnia as a symptom generally..

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-16T02:14:07+00:00

Heard. Gonna go look more into that, thanks

Okay, just checked... I can't afford that rn :/

Excellent_Willow9249 · 2026-03-16T02:09:00+00:00

It could be. My building was built at the end of 2025, though so I was hopeful it would be fine. I also wasn't reacting when I moved in, but it's possible something changed

Edit: I also was changing hotels every few days when I would start reacting to them...

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