Yes much of it resonates. Particularly the nightmares business. I spent a decade mostly oblivious to waking up screaming.
There were also a few psychotic breaks which opened some doors much wider ultimately.
I spent six months being plagued by a night hag (actually banishing her was the only thing that worked)
There was also a stretch where I woke up nightly in the middle of a panic attack every night and medication did help with that as did therapy and meditation.
So I agree the science and the mystical can both work together. Trying only one or the other never got me where I functioned well.
Awesome article. CPTSD here.
Yes much of it resonates. Particularly the nightmares business. I spent a decade mostly oblivious to waking up screaming.
There were also a few psychotic breaks which opened some doors much wider ultimately.
I spent six months being plagued by a night hag (actually banishing her was the only thing that worked)
There was also a stretch where I woke up nightly in the middle of a panic attack every night and medication did help with that as did therapy and meditation.
So I agree the science and the mystical can both work together. Trying only one or the other never got me where I functioned well.