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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
Take the PTSD Recovery Quiz

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.