Brad Schipke says you can fully recover from PTSD on your own. Coping strategies like deep breathing and the butterfly hug manage symptoms but don't address the root cause. He distinguishes processing tools, which heal the underlying trauma, from symptom management.
Can you overcome PTSD on your own? The answer is surprising. It's 100% yes. But the most important thing is that you're not just relying on coping and management tools. And that's what most people and most therapists teach you. They teach you deep breathing techniques, things like the butterfly hug, visualization techniques, which are designed to help you manage your symptoms. And that's not a bad thing, but it won't heal the root. To overcome it permanently, you need processing tools. And those are tools that actually help you, one, identify the root of your symptom, And 2, heal it and release it from your body. And to heal it, if you want to learn step-by-step processing techniques, feel free to subscribe to this channel. But I hope this was helpful.
