Trauma Bond

[Bulbssprouting]

I’m beginning to realise I experienced a trauma bond with my husband, and that it is very much dictating my feelings at the moment. I’m looking for any advice or resources to help me work through this.
Thank you!

[Eggshells]

I’m not sure why I didn’t experience this problem when I left because I was definately trauma bonded during my relationship with my ex.

Struggles with trauma bonding are about missing the dopamine hit that comes in the making up period after an explosion. So I googled natural ways to replace dopamine and spent lots of time and energy on this.

For me it was daily walks in nature which I think made the biggest difference. I also changed my diet, did daily mindful mediations (just 5 mins can help – try ‘Insight Timer’) and created an empowering playlist of music which I played regularly to remind me that I was a strong, independent woman with a new, free life. I also kept a special notebook and aimed to write down one thing that I was grateful for every day. This got easier as I got the hang of it and I ended up with lots to write.

Try Googling natural ways to increase dopamine. If it doesn’t help the so be it but it definately wont do any harm. xx

[Bulbssprouting]

@eggshells. Thank you for this. I am someone who loves a ‘plan’ so these thoughts are very helpful. X

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