Did you know that avoiding situations due to anxiety unintentionally reinforces it? This is especially common among my clients recovering from CPTSD after narcissistic or emotional abuse. 💔 But there's a way out! Let me explain: after an abusive relationship, anxiety about dating or relationships can be overwhelming. The instinctive response is to avoid or flee from it, providing temporary relief. However, this avoidance reinforces the behavior, associating it as 'good' while labeling men, relationships, and intimacy as 'bad.' But fear not! There's a path to reclaiming your power. Start by connecting with the nervous parts inside you, reassuring them that everything will be alright. Then, gradually reintroduce these aspects into your life, in manageable doses, to retrain your Mind, Brain & Body to see them as safe and good again. Just remember, healing from trauma is crucial before embarking on this journey, so attract healthy and healed connections. Follow us for more valuable tips on rebuilding after an abusive relationship. 💪❤️