Trauma and Anxiety Spirals - How to Get Out of Them When They Strike at Night [Sleep 06]

When fear kicks in, every sense in your body turns up to high alert - ready to engage into fight or flight.   We can’t help being triggered by fear, but we can help our response to that fear.  This episode takes you through a routine Dr. Kimber uses as a trauma survivor when fear strikes at inopportune time, like out of a deep sleep.Listen in as Dr. Kimber shares her experiences, science-backed studies, and her tips on how you can get out of the anxiety spiral or trauma reactions. This episode will help you - Identify your thoughts that are fear based.Understand the power (and not in a good way) of visualize the bad happeningIdentify helpful ways to frame your thoughts in situations you know you’re prone to anxiety and fearHow to identify confirmation bias so you can rest better.Regulate quicker after anxiety or trauma reaction.Though this episode tries to have very trauma language sensitive, Dr. Kimber gives an example of her own life that may be triggering if you've had a similar situation.  Be aware of what is happening in your body as you listen to this episode in order to be in a learning posture rather than a retriggered episode.  Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-infoPlease remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.comConnect with Dr. Kimber:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/About My Work: https://www.drkimber.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentleBook: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing