Comments on: Flashbacks, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and the Brain https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/ The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research Sun, 17 Dec 2023 22:45:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Joe rose https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/#comment-22356 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 22:45:44 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=230481#comment-22356 In reply to Lyn Gagnon.

Lyn I am having a lot of problems with panic attacks from this as well. In my case it was emotional abuse from my mom and brother. I am sorry for you. Keep healing, it will get better.

]]> By: Joe rose https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/#comment-22355 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 22:43:11 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=230481#comment-22355 Thank you so much for this article. It has already helped me so much to understand what is going on with me. I am 63 and my mother and brother were narcissists. I was the scape goat and I have these emotional flashbacks frequently. I have been healing for about 25 years now. I went no contact with both when I was 40 and it was very difficult to do, but definitely the right thing to do. Again, thank you so much.

]]> By: Managing Flashbacks and Nightmares: Ketamine's Role in Reducing PTSD Symptoms https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/#comment-21227 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:29:27 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=230481#comment-21227 […] The physiological cause of flashbacks isn’t entirely clear, but it appears directly related to how the brain encodes events. This process involves changes in the brain’s memory and emotional processing […]

]]> By: Becky https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/#comment-20746 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:15:19 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=230481#comment-20746 I suffer from flashbacks all day every day with maybe a total of 20 minutes a day tops when I’m not having a flashback. Then when I go to sleep I dream about the past all night long and remember everything in the morning. I also have premonitions and always l ow before something bad happens now.

]]> By: Shirley Davis https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/#comment-17425 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:58:04 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=230481#comment-17425 In reply to Elisabeth.

Thank you for the correction. I didn’t mean to invalidate anyone’s experience. I’m glad you called me on it. Shirley

]]> By: Elisabeth https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/#comment-17423 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:16:20 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=230481#comment-17423 Good article but one thing I’d like to comment on is the following:
“These events, while highly traumatizing, are quickly resolved with emotional support from either friends/family, short-term psychotherapy, or both.”
The words “quickly” and “short-term” here seem inappropriate. Everyone’s experience is different and no one’s recovery from trauma follows the same timeline. Yes, in the context of ptsd vs cptsd, recovering from ptsd will most likely be a lot quicker than from cptsd but to say it’s “quickly resolved” feels rather simplistic and invalidating to those struggling with ptsd.

]]> By: Does Meth Affect Your Memory? https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/#comment-16733 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:29:15 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=230481#comment-16733 This clinic is very clean and organized. All staff
is educated and knowledgeable. I never have to wait more than a couple of minutes.
The recovery support specialist is more than happy to help with finding resources.
I appreciate that she truly understands what patients are going through!

]]> By: karen https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/#comment-15472 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:22:01 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=230481#comment-15472 Thank you for your honesty

]]> By: Lyn Gagnon https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/#comment-14555 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:05:24 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=230481#comment-14555 Having flashbacks just arrives out of nowhere. In my case, they are caused by four and a half years of infidelity by my husband with his mistress. The affair crushed me totally because my marriage was based on total trust on my part. There were so many lies and deceptions over time even after the affair was discovered and ended that I have no control over when flashbacks and panic attacks occur. Deep breathing and other techniques have limited effects because my trust has been compromised by the person who I loved unconditionally for almost 30 years, betrayed me for several years . During that time, he did whatever he wanted with the idea of never getting caught and the mistress was on board with every filthy thing aimed at destroying me and my marriage. My husband thinks it happened in the past so I have no reason to relive something that is over. He doesn’t understand the measure of hurt that was done to me and to us as a couple. Love is still there but trust is a challenge. I need help to rid myself of the demons that come as flashbacks and panic attacks.

]]> By: Shirley Davis https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/04/20/flashbacks-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-the-brain/#comment-13526 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:41:14 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=230481#comment-13526 In reply to Amanda Horelica.

Have you sought the help of a mental health professional who is trained in trauma-informed care? They may be able to help you learn the signs that you are triggered and about to meltdown. Pay attention to your body because it is the first place that will react. Know your triggers and learn to respond with grounding techniques. Again, a therapist can help you. It may be that your husband will require therapy too so he can understand better what is happening to you and that it is not his fault. I feel for you. I’ve been where you are. It’s a frightening and disturbing place to be. I hope you will consider getting some help. Shirley

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