# Understanding Flashbacks and How to Cope

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Podcast: [C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t](https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-ptsd-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7040150)
Published: 2025-01-10T05:05:06+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of CPTSD flashbacks—what they are, why they feel so real, and most importantly, how to interrupt them. You'll learn practical grounding techniques and the science behind emotional flashbacks, giving you a roadmap to regain control when triggered. What You'll Learn: • How to recognize the difference between a regular memory and a CPTSD flashback • Grounding techniques to bring you back to the present moment quickly • The role of the inner critic in prolonging flashbacks • How to work with your nervous system instead of against it • Practical steps to build a flashback survival kit for daily use Key Insights: • Flashbacks are often emotional, not visual—feeling fear without a clear memory • The "body remembers" what the mind tries to forget • Identifying your unique triggers is the first step to prevention • Self-compassion during a flashback reduces its intensity and duration • Consistency in coping practices rewires the brain over time 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 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛 Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

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