Will my Trauma Last Forever? | Kati Morton

[@njjen3953]

No. I suffered with Bulimia for 30 years and went from treatment center to treatment center. I knew I had a childhood trauma, but could not conquer it in residential treatment. I finally found a trauma specialist and we used EMDR. I am totally over the PTSD and have not used any eating disorder symptoms since. It's NOT easy work, but well worth it.

[@Katimorton]

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your empowering story :) It is definitely hard work, but I agree... so worth it :) xoxo

[@njjen3953]

Rascal, your Medicare should cover a good therapist. Good luck.

[@silent_amy]

I wish trauma therapy was an option for me. It's been 20+ years now. I think I will either die from anorexia/bulimia or suicide. And hopefully soon.

[@Tracey..H]

How many sessions

[@njjen3953]

Traci, Everyone is different. It all depends on what method you and your therapist agree on and ultimately it depends on how ready you are.

[@daynarenee9830]

I did trauma work for 2 years and learned so many tools to help deal with daily issues and such. Then, after my counseling relationship ended, I ended up writing a letter to my abusers and it was the most freeing thing that I ever did. I agree wit this 100000% It is HARD work and it can be brutal. But it is so worth it.

[@nacholibreri]

The Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind...

[@_just_TK]

I LITERALLY just asked my therapist this question last night. Word for word. Perfect timing as always!

[@Katimorton]

Yay! I am so glad this came out at a good time :) xoxo I hope it was helpful!!

[@mindys5672]

@@Katimorton what if you feel so discounted from your body?

[@DarkClassicGamer]

What answer did they give u?

[@_just_TK]

Same as Kati: yes it does get better but only if you put in the work

[@lizcarrolll6494]

I just lost my father and found that to be the breaking point in my ability to stuff down all my emotions and memories. So I’m binge watching your videos trying to get up the courage to see someone.

[@hazzaplayz808]

How are u now 🙏

[@jessersue716]

I experienced a sexual trauma when I was 16. I had serious issues with PTSD for years. My therapist and I processed through with prolonged exposure therapy. It was very scary and I was filled with anxiety at the beginning. I can say now that my anxiety is manageable now. I no longer have to feel the trauma anymore, and I am in recovery which is awesome!!!! I was triggered this week when I saw someone who looked like the guy who hurt me. However, I was able to use my tools and talk myself through the anxiety. I did find that by working through my main trauma cleared up a lot of other issues that I didn't realize were related. Thanks for this video Kati!

[@thebrightestrainbowever3841]

The shattered marble was the perfect metaphor for trauma! I also love the movie Inside Out! Such a good reference! Pixar did a great job!🙌🏻💫💜🌈

[@GlenHunt]

Feels like my trauma will last forever. I'm struggling to feel safe, like in the hierarchy of needs, and have not been able to make any satisfying progress toward healing. My disability prevents me from working, which prevents me from getting into a safer environment. Sucks.

[@kathleenjevnisek1148]

I totally hear you. I'm also struggling with the same things. I just don't feel safe to talk about things because I was met with shame and rejection and its somehow always my fault. I wish I had a way to make it better.

[@GlenHunt]

I'm 50, and flashbacks...oh yeah. I have thought about EMDR but I may never really be ready for it. By many accounts, if we're not ready, its effects will be limited. For me, I'm betting the farm on raising and training a psychiatric service dog. I don't have him yet, though. He'll be one "person" I know I can count on 100% 24/7.

[@AHannah79]

The things I’ve been through these past few years has got me stuck in this hole where idk how to get out of it. I’ve never been so lost in my life. I’ve had depression and anxiety for years but these past few years of going through a divorce, being on disability with no extra money to barely get by on and no friends to talk to and rely on and a family that lives in another state. I’m stuck in this rut now and I don’t think any amount of meds or therapy can fix this. It seems theirs no answers or solutions.

[@mnicole92]

Glen Hunt are you not safe? Call a local police station for help or resources... or planned parenthood. Life is so long my love, you can find happiness, you will. Some of us have to work harder than others to find it, but we can.

[@kathleenjevnisek1148]

Nicole, for me it's more like an "emotional" safe place. I still don't know how to turn off my hyper vigilance. I don't feel safe to say things about how I really think or feel. I just see "danger" everywhere.

[@drrocketman7794]

I crashed a motorcycle several years ago. Bad. Doing the Superman slide on concrete going 60 mph, was terrifying. I vowed to never ride again. But I did...because I was talking about it with my close friends. When I first crashed, watching tv with a motorcycle crash or even near crash would leave me crying and shaking in the fetal position. Not anymore.

[@therealJamieJoy]

Kati, this is the most timely video! Thank you. Yesterday was the 13th anniversary of The Federal Floods post-Katrina in New Orleans. I am a survivor. I was actually there and also at the Convention Center. Before these events I was already diagnosed and in treatment for several disorders along with C-PTSD. Now I am considered permanently disabled., legally and medically. Some traumas may stay forever. BUT, it can and does get better through work and mindful efforts every day. I had many years of CBT and talking therapy, DBT, group, meds, much, much work. I know I will never have a "normal" life, but I have integrated enough to have a real, valuable life worth living. I am writing this, shaking, hoping I don't panic or dissociate. But I have to type this out. it may inspire someone who thinks overcoming trauma is not possible. Some traumas may be with you forever, but that doesn't mean your life will be hopeless. There is always possible recovery, and there are better days ahead with lots of professional help and hard work. Thanks for doing what you do. I appreciate your videos and your community.

[@OnlinewithMathuto]

Thank you for this. Been in a terrible family situation for two years. Recently got it 'solved' but it seems it's opened up trauma I can't explain... you've actually put things into perspective as to why I feel the way I feel. Thank you and God bless you.

[@nineangels7572]

I am much better "learning from listening" than talking in a live session. I just went through exactly 2 years of counseling. I didn't get what I was hoping to get out of it ...or, hopefully learn. Tonight I sit down & watch 4 of your videos & within 1 hour I received everything I was looking to learn. Spot on. Wow. Thank you!

[@RoxiTube1]

I'm sick of being in low mood.... i want to be cheerful... is that a good thing to aim for 😔

[@ryanliberty]

Trauma and PTSD were my major problems for so long. Once a therapist pointed out that was the issue and I worked on it with them and on my own things got better. I would say some things still trigger me but they don't take over my whole body and interrupt my day like they used to. I can function again! And I feel confident and positive that I can handle all of the things that used to knock me down. 😀

[@JSandwich13]

I just started trauma-based therapy so this video is so helpful. Thank you for this!

[@Katimorton]

Of course!! Glad it was helpful :) xoxo

[@Catmum1998]

C J hiya, I’m sorry that you have experienced trauma. How does one go about starting trauma based therapy? (I live in the uk)

[@JSandwich13]

@@Catmum1998 im in the uk too. Honestly, first port of call was my gp who referred me to the local psychological services. I was on a waiting list for a long time though. Finally got an appointment last week

[@Catmum1998]

C J ah thank you, I was transferred from camhs to adult services 2 and 1/2 years ago but I’ve never been offered that. I get an appointment every 4 months for 15 mins.

[@JSandwich13]

@@Catmum1998 yeah adult services are crap. Might be best seeing your gp and indicating you think therspy focused around trauma would be beneficial. Only if you feel thats what you need.

[@rachelblackwell5207]

I’m going to share this with my therapist on Monday - I’m working on my trauma and the ‘Inside Out’ analogy was excellent. Thank you Katie.

[@joiemcgrath7361]

Working through trauma is maybe the best thing you can do for yourself if you've been traumatized. Life becomes much more free and honestly, there is a new sense of strength once you've reached that state that kati talked about where you can explain it more easily. Sometimes I find that people will ask me questions which have to do with my trauma and are surprised when I can talk about it semi openly. Much love to you Kati and all the rest of y'all.

[@Katimorton]

Thank you so much for sharing!! I am so glad you have gotten to a place where you can talk about your trauma semi openly. xoxo

[@jennieevy]

I’ve done EMDR, Regular Therapy, Equine Therapy, Cognitive Behavior for my PTSD ...years and years and no relief. Still have flashbacks, nightmares and get triggered 😞

[@misbahailia3345]

Thank you for saving our time. I pray you get the healing you deserve.

[@Lillie-mae.Edwards]

Been wondering this myself tbh. It does feel like it will last forever. Fingers crossed for the day it won’t effect me anymore. I knew you were going to talk about inside out. I explained this to someone a few days ago and t helped them understand. Thank you Kati. Helpful as always. ♥️

[@Katimorton]

I can't help but mention Inside Out!! hahah!! You know me too well :) So glad it was helpful! xoxo

[@Lillie-mae.Edwards]

Kati Morton it’s one of Disney’s good ones. X

[@donnag4150]

Perfect

[@stacijones5888]

I experienced a hard dissociation a few weeks ago and discovered that I still have a lot of trauma around deaths from my past that I need to work through. There's about 8 deaths. So I ranked them in order from least intense to most intense so I can start with the easier ones. My therapist taught me to take each one individual and write down my feelings/parts that are present then write down my feelings towards these feelings/parts and be very compassionate toward myself. I'm also trying to pinpoint what makes them Traumatic. Since I recently finished therapy....I am also talking about/verbalizing each one with safe supportive friends. My friends know to remind me to breathe and if it gets hard to help bring me back to the present moment. I did talk through these with my therapist, but Im on a new level being able to talk about them in more detail. I am going with my gut and that's what I'm trying to see if it helps me cope better and be more resilient. I do think that talking about them helps.

[@pmbluemoon]

WONDERFUL way to put how it feels to have all kinds of mixed traumas.

[@lindsayp9691]

I hope you read this !! I am a single mom w little help and I recently had a horrific accident . Your videos got me back into counseling and on some meds and I feel sooo much better . I wouldn’t have done this wo watching you. Thank you!!

[@oliviakirch8732]

love ur contribution to the world Katie .. so much gratitude in love n light 🌈🍓😚💖💕✨

[@Katimorton]

Awe thank you for the sweet comment Olivia :) xoxo

[@mubashirlatif9350]

Kati is like the best human being on earth. We are all lucky to have her in our lives !

[@mary-kaylinlinch6648]

I was literally just driving in my car and I had a another bad flashback to my medical trauma and began to dissociate and I asked myself OUTLOUD when will I be able to walk around with out worrying about experiencing trauma symptoms...? And for some reason I was like oh yeah, let’s go see what Kati’s new video is and it was the ANSWER TO MY QUESTION!!!💕💕😊😊 God sent that video to several of us at the perfect time!

[@Damian__nick]

Your channel is sooooo important :) I wish more people understand how important mental health and therapy is.

[@NVeva]

Short answer: yes. Long answer: yes, and you can learn to cope with it. For some of us trauma does last for most or all of our lives - primarily due to lack of visibility, support and resources. It sucks and shouldn't be that way, but people survive it every day.

[@LadyPeters]

2:16-4:02 OMG KATI this is the PERFECT ANALOGY to explain what it's like walking through each day, stumbling upon triggers everywhere... years later.... I need some "broom & dustpan" time, holy crap, this was a perfect explanation. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I'm going to show it to all my people to help explain "what it's like" when I go quiet, or mood shifts, and I just...... Just thank you Kati, thank you for everything

[@Katimorton]

Yay!!! I am so glad that analogy landed with you :) YOU ARE SO WELCOME :) xoxo

[@iamlight1]

This video is awesome just as Inside-Out is an awesome movie. Thanks for explaining it this way. EMDR works. The past doesn't exist; what's left is a memory. Working on the memory (the marble), integrating the fragments of shattered memories we can come back to wholeness. For me it's more in the form of childhood adverse events; not one single event but the consistent way in which I interacted with my mother. I'm working on core belief that developed as a result.

[@Katimorton]

I am so glad you found the video helpful!!! I am glad EMDR has worked for you!! yay!! xoxo

[@iamlight1]

♥

[@diamondtucker5979]

iamlight1 yes! EMDR SAVED my life.

[@thereoncewasaship]

Can you do a video on developmental trauma disorder? I’ve been diagnosed and I’d like to learn more about it!

[@johnnygonzalez544]

I still need to talk to a therapist about my trauma so I'll be able to move forward and have a clear conscience thank you

[@karolina8465]

I went to one EMDR specialist, but having mixed feelings after our first appointment I'm now waiting for another one. I'm so excited, but afraid at the same time, been struggiling with trauma for most of my life.

[@TheseFourWalls]

This was exactly what I needed. Thank you Kati, for being here for us all, when we need it most. You're an angel! Xo

[@Katimorton]

Awe so happy to help Jason :) xoxo

[@wolfdreams2000]

Last week, I completed the CPT program cuz I apparently have lots of traumas 🤪 but still have my awesome therapist cuz there's also depression and general anxiety. I've had the poor woman for several years. But thankfully, I've learned some of the skills i need to help me along the way. Thanks for doing all that you do!

[@theologytherapist]

Great topic covered here - love how you used the dustpan analogy to speak about managing multiple traumas at once. Super helpful!

[@75sadiegirl]

I have often felt like this. Being in therapy for so many years there have been times where I got discouraged that I didn't feel I was making the progress that I should. Of course, my therapist always reminded me just how far I've come. Also, EMDR has been a life saver for me. Complete game changer.

[@BethRose]

I personally see a psychotic teddy bear that was forced on me as a bribe to stay quiet. If I do what he says, he is nice, if not, out come the knives and threats. But through years of therapy and a year of working with my perfect match of a therapist, (according to multiple sources not just me) I don't see him as much anymore. :) I still see him a lot, but nowhere near as much as I used to :) Thank you for ur input here x and yes I agree, through helping me get through this trauma, my therapist has noticed that my eating disorder is losing its hold on me :) I went through a tough situation a few days ago and instead of self harming, I said, "You know what? screw this. I'm gonna eat, that's gonna make me feel better" :) And it did. For the first time in years, eating made me feel GOOD, :) I was so happy/relieved I cried

[@ameena6485]

Awww. I hope you get better as time goes on. Please get help for the self harm urges, and make sure you have someone to contact. Stay strong x

[@danielraypickrel4316]

Have two good therapist now. Before had a trama producing therapist and now will not attempt to explore my past. Beginning studying DBT. As I am learning to regulate emotions my confidence that may soon be able to expose my history and with great compassion reframe my story is growing.

[@drcoraine24]

This video inspired me to look at my traumas and sort them in to T and t. It was very useful and I have just spent 4 hours writing a blog about what I think could be a critical trauma I need to process further in therapy.

[@kayseagrey81]

I love this video Kati, just a great reminder that trauma doesn't have to be a mental death sentence!!

[@beck3498]

Thank you for putting out this video! I’m working with a trauma specialized therapist right now and we’ve just started getting into the gritty part of processing. I’ve been feeling really dissociative and depressed as a response and honestly pretty hopeless. It often feels like this hole full of re-experiencing is something I’ll never climb out of. I told my therapist this and she re-assured me in close to the same way you said it in your video that once we create a new narrative together, I won’t have that emotional connection to situations or triggers. That’s pretty unimaginable at this point, but it gives me something to look forward to when dealing with the difficult work that I know lies ahead. Thank you for the video, it was yet another piece of reassurance I needed❤️

[@urbansetter1]

Trauma work is exhausting to say the least. Its not for the faint of heart.

[@ChristinaLovesSushi]

I have been working on past sexual trauma with my therapist and towards the end of our treatment I got diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer... another devastating traumtic experience! But because I have invested in therapy for the past 2 years I feel like I have been able to handle my cancer diagnoses a lot better and rely on all my good coping skills. Despite this being the hardest time of my life, I also feel like I am the strongest I have ever been mentally, emotionally, and spiritually❤️❤️

[@potspans9970]

Thank you so much, this is exactly what I need. And can you do a video on emotional abuse survivors and how to get back to making friends and relationships, thanks again

[@deathwitheponine]

What a great analogy. Now I understand why it’s not such a big deal to talk about my past trauma anymore. Thank you so much for this video, it’s really helpful.

[@ORCVirtualInc]

There's a difference between the "trauma" and the "trauma response". The source of the trauma will always be there. What CAN change, is our response to trauma. The trauma response can change and it's a beautiful, life-changing transformation. But the source will always be there. What matters is our response to that trauma.

[@nirus6620]

Thank you, Kati. Although I don't have a therapist at hand right now, I'm glad to know that trauma doesn't last forever. I saved this video;it means so much to me! Toodles

[@laurafuentes4536]

Kati, thank you. Because of your informational videos it’s made it easier to be more honest and open to my therapist. It’s making my healing from my trauma possible. It’s not easy, but it’s something I’m finally learning to work on. Thank you for decreasing the stigma ❤️

[@TraumaTalk]

Keep on healing girl!

[@toobossforchuck]

I'm over the emotionally charged aspect of my trauma, but my problem is how much it has formed my view of myself. I feel so powerless all the time...so much of how I live day-to-day is a reflection of what I went through. All the bad habits formed because of it, all the efforts to run away from it. What do we do about that?

[@bekkahw3188]

Kati I have been traumatised multiple times over my short 16 years of life . I cry when people yell at me or at anyone in my vicinity. I almost started crying when I smelt something I hadn’t smelt in years from when I was abused. Sometimes I have a panic attack at night time when I’m trying to sleep because my room will start to look like the room I was abused in and I’m scared I’m back in there. I’m supposed to be getting therapy but haven’t had it yet and I dont know how to bring it up with my mum.

[@Marciusha]

Bekkah W I wish you luck. This thing with smells and things looking like that place also happen to me. We experience a lot of symptoms the same with trauma, although the events were different for each of us..

[@Katie-ly2mu]

You're really self aware for being so young, I think that's incredibly helpful for starting to deal with trauma. I'm under 25 and trying to get over multiple traumas too. You're not alone, you might be surprised by how caring some people can be, and how helpful. Just keep pushing, keep looking for help, never give up on fighting for yourself, and always be reminded to love yourself wherever you are in your journey. I feel you, you got this.

[@taraes.3609]

Hey mate. Getting into therapy is pretty important for you tho. It's hard to bring up to a parent that you think that you need to see a therapist. Especially if you have not the best relationship with your mom? Or you are simply afraid of questions? You can say I need it and you don't want to talk about it at the moment. Amazing that you noticed it. That's really good. You deserve to feel better.

[@misbahailia3345]

Thank you for sharing that. I relate so much to what you said. You honestly don't have to bring it up with your mom. Thats the mistake, I've made. Your mom might react in a way, that might make your anxiety worse. Because those who aren't professional, lack the understanding.

[@michaelnewman8101]

Thank you for all the hard work you do. When I began PTSD therapy two years ago I felt overwhelmed and lost... Even though I can freely discuss the events now, I used to flashback and go catatonic for long periods of time without realizing it. I am now back into photography, which ceased after being in Somalia and my "mental movies an snapshots" are just like the marbles you described. Thank you so very much for helping me to see how much I have progressed. Hypervigilance sucks, but it's becoming manageable.😀😎

[@Thomasina148667]

Thank you. It feels like my trauma will never go away. It is exhausting. I look forward to it coming to an end.

[@racheltrow9614]

This is exactly the information I’ve been looking for since I started therapy! I’ve been so confused as to how just talking about trauma can possibly be enough to overcome it and the inside out analogy made everything make perfect sense. Thank you so much 💕

[@NoelleMar]

I also want to say that not all therapists are good with trauma, so find one who is! I heard a therapist on a podcast downplay toxic and critical family members as just having “different opinions.” Another therapist said that we can choose whether to be traumatized or not, when that’s not really the case.

[@MsBeachboxer]

Fantastic! I have so much more hope after this. I have had 5 yrs of one death after another after attack after Trauma after Trauma, all while trying to do Trauma therapy fm an Abusive Narcissistic Mother. It's hard to open up again each time & believe it can be safe. My head knows.. working on the rest Thank you Katie 💓

[@Ravid394]

Have to say, love your opening welcome, when you say "welcome" always makes me smile, thanks!

[@madi5286]

I started watching again after seeing you in shane's video and I'm glad I did. I rage-quit therapy (which I'm sure lots of people do) because I got frustrated and felt like I wasn't making progress. I would have therapy first thing in the morning and usually would sleep the rest of the day, even when I was previously feeling good and productive and happy. This has made me feel a lot better about starting to work on everything again.

[@lb9530]

Absolutely exhausted. 3 major losses in 3 years, and feeling so lost. I just don’t know how to cope. Therapy has not helped. I’m trying so hard to find a way through this fog of grief alone

[@michalsanchez6082]

Thank goodness it doesn't last for ever!!! I feel like I have come so far in the best positive way & it feels amazing! EMDR has definitely helped speed up my process!

[@wagz2003]

Oh, wow! This is great! I'm finishing up my certification to be a chemical dependency counselor, and the marble metaphor is a great way of explaining how therapists help people process trauma!

[@lydiaholland4044]

I was just talking with my mentor about this last night. Perfect timing. Love you

[@TheLittlealice16]

I was having that exact panic in trauma therapy today! Thank you so so much for this Kati!

[@Mango2789]

Hey Kati, I just want to say thank you. I can't begin to express my gratitude for how much you and your videos have helped me over the past 4 months. I moved to FL in August and began/ still am having a hard time being away from everyone I know. BUT, it has come to be a blessing in disguise really. Mainly, because I've found that aside from my bf, I don't know anyone here and have had many days and nights where I find myself stuck in my memories and it has been and still is extremely unsettling. I've had 2 panic attacks that at the time I didn't know that's what they were and ended up in the emergency room. Im 30 mow and the First was when I was 19. Second was 3 yrs ago. Since then I've realized what it is and know that I don't need to go to the er. But I have been having more frequent attacks and in my search to distract my thoughts and find a reason for how I felt, I found you. Since then I've brought up to my psychiatrist that I think I may be struggling with ptsd from my childhood. I'm Still waiting to enroll with my new jobs healthcare but hopefully when I do i can find a therapist that specializes in that type of treatment. I asked my psychiatrist for her suggestions and asked if she could recommend someone who specializes in ptsd therapy and she said that there is only one she can think of but they are VERY Expensive. Can you give me some suggestions on what types of therapists I can look for that can help?

[@nicole5506]

Thank you Kati. 😊💜💜💜 Childhood trauma is a challenge for me. Seeing therapist and working on it.

[@c.k.1958]

Thank you Kati for this video 💝✨💞 just what I needed now 🌼🌸💖

[@cmayblack9909]

This question got brought up in my counselling session today and it made me upset thinking it would and it doesn’t and I’ll continue to work on myself no matter how long it takes 😢 thank you for the video kati

[@JordanJFan]

I was diagnosed with ptsd when I was 15. I tried to avoid it - pretend it didn’t happen and just “move on”. And it worked - partially. When I was 17 I had nightmares every night, flashbacks, panic attacks etc etc and I started using alcohol and self-medicating with morphine. In other words I had buried all the trauma deep down and now it was bubbling up to the surface and I could no longer contain it anymore. And I thought to myself “alright, I gotta roll up my sleeves and dive headfirst into this pile of shit”. And I did. I accepted what happened and I forgave. Today, I’m 20 and have been without symptoms of trauma for 3 years. No panic attacks, no flashbacks, no anxiety, depression, sober, clean etc etc.

[@myrnafigueroa1033]

I tried EMDR and it really works with talk therapy.

[@abzdeman3]

I've already accepted that life is not for everyone. I will eventually end everything one day. People like me never ever get better.

[@Bianca_Bayo]

Oh and i so love the inside out explanation with the shattered marble. ♡ It makes so much sense!! Thank you for making those things so clear for us to understand. That makes this sh*t a little less overwhelming. ♡♡♡

[@miriamtaub8569]

I've been in therapy for a couple of years and have not been able to process my trauma. Yet. The usual EMDR does not work for me, so we are always on the look out for new and evolving treatment. But, I am hopeful that my trauma will eventually lose its intensity. Thank you for your videos.

[@daisygirl1217]

I can't emphasize enough when comes to being sure you find a therapist who knows how to properly use EMDR. I found myself in a situation where after the session was over I was in complete trauma. The reason why is because she never took the time to take me out of the trauma experience before I left my session. After that I was in complete trauma mode, I had to cancel all my plans because I was too scared to even be outside. If a therapist offers EMDR to you, be sure you ask how much experience they have with that before you allow them to do such an intense activity to your brain.

[@bryrk]

Having witnessed a traumatic incident almost exactly a year ago, this was the perfect video at the perfect time. This is so useful ❤

[@ta3970]

Make SURE you find someone who is trustworthy and really knows what they're doing when it comes to emdr. I cannot stress that enough.

[@OnsceneDC]

There's a big difference between CPTSD and PTSD. PTSD flashbacks are usually attributable to a particular or discreet set of events. CPTSD often involves interpersonal trauma over a prolonged period of time, so the flashbacks are emotional. I was diagnosed with PTSD, and then CPTSD, so I've experienced both. I wish more understood CPTSD (and not lump it in with BPD for one!). It's a much more complicated issue to treat, and unfortunately dismissed by even a lot of pracitioners. I can tell you it's one of the most horrible mental conditions one can have, and a lack of awareness and understanding puts people with CPTSD at a disadvantage. I hope you can make more content about this. Thanks!

[@MeganWolz]

What a beautiful analogy with the marbles. So grateful for finding you; youve helped more than you know

[@valseincminor3255]

kati i love your circle necklace. i can just focus on that for 10 minutes. glad youre wearing it!! thank you for your helpful videos i love your work and how detailed theyre. always at a good standart and informative. always feels like you understand too ♡

[@RNCHFND]

Your videos help me a lot

[@danielaravenous]

All therapists made me feel worst and damaged me more than helped me (most of them in my country are not well prepared). Until I found my current therapist who works with hypnosis, in 2 sessions he made wonders. And I go there every 2 months because I can't pay for more sessions.

[@elevendysevensclub]

Thanks for letting me know it’s normal to be SUPER exhausted after therapy. Sometimes I’ve wondered if that’s completely normal or if what I’m doing is actually healthy or not. What’s the right amount to talk about and what’s the right way to talk about it?

What happens to me and every therapist I've ever been to is that they're not really interested to get to the bottom of things. I try to give a detailed summary of my past and my reactions and how my brain works but they kind of forget the next session and/or they say general stuff that does not help whatsoever. It's so hard to find a good therapist and I really hope one day I can find one like you.

[@soph1707]

Thank you for these videos! You're a blessing! 🌸

[@Katimorton]

Of course! So happy to help :) xxo

[@melissamason2983]

Great analogy. Gave me a fantastic visual.

[@gabbiefulton8604]

Thank you Kati for doing this video. Thank you for giving me some tools to use. Please do more video on this topic.

[@annaherridge3556]

Currently going through some trauma therapy and your videos are so helpful in grounding myself

[@hannahzaccaro751]

Thank you so much for this video. Really needed this. Thanks for all you do!! Love your videos

[@Katimorton]

Of course! So glad it was helpful :) xxoo

[@OK-we3il]

Thank you for all trauma related videos!

[@bcgrote]

I've been seriously looking to go back into therapy. I'm a veteran with PTSD from MST. I go to the VA for treatment, and that is very hard, to be surrounded by male veterans and try to maneuver through the system to get what I need. I did have a FANTASTIC one on one therapist (who retired several years ago), and was in a long running CBT group for women vets a long time ago, and then I went to another shorter term group more recently to "brush up" my skills. It's helpful, but I think I need to talk about stuff as well. I do also have Medicare, so I might be able to get an EMDR therapist, but then those records don't get put into my VA records and vice versa, so I try to stay with the VA. Problem is, they are getting short staffed more and more. First they completely shut down the Women's Mental Health, folding it in with the men (great for those of us with MST, eye roll) and I just got notified that the Mental Health at my nearby clinic is short staffed, so many people will need to be seen at the main hospital which is in West LA, a 2 hour drive from my house. Which raises my stress level! They did tell me that since I had been seen at this clinic for over 20 years, I would still be seen there, but I think it's only a matter of time, :-( I do still use my CBT skills, but my dreams... even with Prazosin I have disturbing and scary dreams, angry dreams, as well as hypnopompic hallucinations. Arg.

[@DarlingsDomain]

I'm really self aware and most people assume I'm studying psychology but i just have been self medicating and self therapy cause it's helped more than the therapists who weren't properly ready for cptsd. I am moving on and can talk about it without caring but when I'm triggered i still react if I'm worried it'll happen especially in my relationship. I hate when i react. It feels like when i tried to quit cigarettes acts if i "cave" that kind of self anger and disappointment. I really hope one day i won't jump to worst case conclusions. Everyone thinks I'm crazy or do it for melodramatic attention.

[@notamistake573]

That's great to know. I recently had an experience where I woke up to my wife. who is in the midst of a bi-polar depression, citing herself on the edge of the bed. She's never done before in all the 9 years we've been natured. Now I have trouble sleeping and when I do, I have nightmares. My therapist says I am experiencing postramatic stress. Going to watch the other videos to get more info. Thanks.

[@deludedjester]

The options for therapy is often limited in terms of availability. It is very common for therapy to be directed towards CBT and 4-8 sessions. So unless we have bottomless pockets, therapy isn't going to be effective; short term symptom relief at best.

[@frankikootcher1441]

Omg Kati you are almost at 500k subscribers! I remember when you hit 100k! I just realized I’ve been watching your videos for 5 years! That’s crazy.

[@beachgirl9234]

We really need resources where to seek help for an extreme amount of trauma.

[@RainnRiptide]

Thank you for all your videos Kati, this really helped me today. I had just finished rewatching one of your BPD videos (the one where you reminded us that the negativity surrounding it online is nonsense). Gave me a boost - you're an awesome human! ❤️

[@rdjg5162]

Great video! I’m doing trauma work now and this helped see a little more objectively where it is going.

[@erickaahner4645]

Thank you so much. I really needed this. This was perfect timing

[@heathercohen2457]

Hi Kati, Have you ever experienced EFT (Tapping)? It has helped me immensely and moved me forward much more quickly than years of therapy. I work with Kate Winch and she is amazing. She has some KZbin videos. An interview with her would be amazing to share with your followers. She has helped me with trauma, anxiety, fighting the critical voice inside, losing weight, and more. Thank you for all of your videos!

[@AdamNPDSurvivor]

My life changed in 2020 after discovering I was married to a female narcissist for 22 years, I joined Betterhelp for 12 therapy sessions. I achieved nothing because the therapist didn't understand narcissistic abuse and was more interested in the mental health of her 20 year old gay son who hated Trump and the thought of him being re-elected.

[@estelaespinos3063]

I had been wondering about this as m currently working with my therapist on my childhood trauma of losing a father at 6. Very helpful what you say of processing it by putting it into a narrative, thank you xx

[@paigewarren2024]

wow this video came out at the perfect time because I feel like my trauma was going to last forever. I’ve been through multiple traumas while I was growing up/ last couple of years as well as in the last couple of weeks. I recently had to stop going to therapy because I couldn’t afford it this month and we were just starting to make some progress too.

[@TraumaTalk]

I'm so sorry you had to stop going to counseling Paige...that is so hard. I know what it feels like to feel like your trauma is going to last forever....it doesn't. I'm still working through lots of pieces of mine, but it gets easier. Slowly but surely. Hang in there.