C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t24 Maj 2025

CPTSD Recovery: Why Real Progress Isn’t Linear (and How

In this episode, we tackle one of the most frustrating aspects of CPTSD recovery: the illusion of linear progress. If you've ever felt stuck, regressed, or wondered if you're doing it wrong, this episode will help you reframe your healing journey as the nonlinear, spiral process it truly is. Learn why setbacks are not failures but essential parts of rewiring your nervous system, and discover practical strategies to trust the process even when it feels like you're going backwards.

What You'll Learn:
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• Why healing from CPTSD is never a straight line
• How to recognize and celebrate "invisible" progress
• The role of the inner critic in sabotaging trust in recovery
• Practical ways to cultivate patience during setbacks
• How to use somatic techniques to ground yourself in the process

Key Insights:
• Recovery often feels like two steps forward, one step back
• Your nervous system needs time to integrate new patterns
• Shame and perfectionism are major blockers to trusting progress
• Small wins accumulate even when they don't feel significant
• Trust is built through consistent self-compassion, not willpower

Recommended Resources:
• "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" by Pete Walker
• "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
• "Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors" by Janina Fisher

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