Welcome back to CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, with your host Gregory. In this episode, we dive deep into the unique challenges that the holiday season can bring for those living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). While the holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a minefield of emotional triggers, sensory overload, and complicated family dynamics. But you don’t have to navigate this time alone.In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Why the holidays can be especially difficult for those with CPTSD
• Common holiday triggers and how to manage them
• Practical strategies for setting boundaries, staying grounded, and protecting your mental health
• Creating new holiday traditions that feel authentic and safe
• Listener stories about their experiences with holiday stress and trauma triggers
• Encouragement and hope for navigating the holiday season in a way that feels right for you

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to be joyful, or struggling with emotional flashbacks and grief, this episode offers empathetic advice, practical tools, and a reminder that it’s okay to prioritize your well-being during this time. You deserve to create a holiday experience that feels safe, manageable, and authentic to you.

Plus, don’t forget to check out our Healing Episodes, which offer quick, practical exercises to help you ground yourself when things get overwhelming. You can listen to these short sessions anytime, anywhere—even if you need to sneak away for five minutes of calm during a family gathering.

Coming Up Next: Join us this Friday for a special Healing Episode on Progressive Muscle Relaxation, a powerful technique to help calm your body and mind during stressful moments.

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