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by 0dayz 1184 days ago
From my experiences with anxiety and depression, what I've found that works somewhat well is deconstruct the feeling while talking to yourself out loud (that way you can pivot to something else if needed), essentially if you can dig into the why's, how's it can help you break up the huge boulders into stones.

But I think the bigger point is that you need to find something that allows you to be in control of your emotions (as you can remain calm and still engage in your past) something akin to what I do, I think dealing with depression and anxiety is less about a silver bullet and more a personal cure program even if others see it as a weird quirk.

Do you have friends who you can talk to about your trauma or other places? I've noticed that why therapy or talking to a psychologist might not work beyond not "Vibing" is that the interaction you get from professionals is not the same as friends and family, it's not meant to be, it's more tailored towards a more analytical and sterile a empathetic.

Also please do try and have professional contact with one specialized in trauma (have you done a ptsd assessment?), as a safety net.