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Am I in PTSD Recovery?
Understanding What You’re Feeling Right Now
If you’re here, something in your life has pushed your nervous system beyond what a human being should carry alone. Maybe you feel numb, overwhelmed, jumpy, confused, ashamed, or constantly on alert. Maybe you feel broken — but you’re not. You may simply be in PTSD recovery from long-term emotional strain, coercive control, or high-conflict dynamics.
If You’re Asking Whether You Have Trauma…
People rarely ask this question unless something has been deeply off for a long time. Trauma isn’t only caused by physical violence. It can come from:
🔥 Emotional Manipulation
- Gaslighting and constant blame
- Silent treatments that last days or weeks
- DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender)
🔒 Coercive Control
- Monitoring your actions or decisions
- Threats about money, children, housing, or reputation
- Isolation from friends and support
💥 High-Conflict Environments
- Constant fights, blowups, or emotional volatility
- Political or belief-based conflict tearing apart families
- Roommates or coworkers who destabilize your peace
The Truth: Trauma Shows Up in the Body First
You may be in PTSD recovery if you notice:
- Hypervigilance — always bracing for impact
- Panic spikes or a “shaky inside” feeling
- Feeling numb, disconnected, or exhausted
- Overthinking and replaying conversations
- Foggy memory or trouble concentrating
- Anxiety in situations that used to feel normal
- Shame and self-blame, even when you did nothing wrong
- Difficulty making decisions or trusting your own judgment
Why You Feel This Way (You’re Not Overreacting)
Trauma isn’t about what happened — it’s about what it did to your nervous system. When your brain has been overloaded for months or years, it adapts for survival:
Your brain learns that danger = normal.
Your body stays in fight, flight, or freeze — long after the threat ends.
You may still react as if the person is “right there,” even if they’re gone.
This is not weakness — it’s biology. And it gets better once you understand it.
Where to Begin (Without Overwhelm)
1. Get a clear snapshot of your symptoms
Start with the PTSD Recovery Quiz to see if you’re experiencing trauma responses, burnout, or chronic stress.
Take the quiz →2. Learn how trauma patterns work
Explore short explainers on DARVO, trauma bonds, nervous system overload, and gaslighting.
Education hub →3. Browse PTSD tools if you prefer self-paced help
A growing library of checklists, worksheets, video lessons, and mini e-books designed to help you calm your system and rebuild.
See all tools →4. If you want guidance, consider 1:1 coaching
Coaching can help you organize your thoughts, understand trauma patterns, and make safer decisions during stressful periods.
Explore coaching options →You Don’t Have to Explain Everything Today
Trauma recovery isn’t a straight line. You’re allowed to take this at your pace. Even reading this page is a sign that your system is ready for something better.