09/15/2025
“Trauma doesn’t always look like what you think. And anxiety? It’s more than just ‘worry.’”
🧠 What Trauma Looks Like:
Flashbacks or nightmares
Avoidance of places or people
Hypervigilance (always on edge)
Emotional numbness or detachment
💡 Anxiety Symptoms That Overlap:
Racing thoughts
Restlessness or irritability
Trouble sleeping
Muscle tension or stomach issues
✨ Simple Grounding Skills You Can Try Today:
5-4-3-2-1 Method – Name 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.
Box Breathing – Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4.
Movement Reset – Stretch, walk, or shake out tension for 1–2 minutes.
👉 Trauma and anxiety are treatable. With therapy and the right tools, healing is possible. You don’t have to go through it alone.
