How to overcome constantly feeling ‘you are in danger’
If you are constantly feeling like you are in danger, it can be a very distressing and overwhelming experience. This could be sign of your past traumas, recent triggers or deep rooted attachment injuries. It might even be possible that your nervous system is stuck in sympathetic mode of perhaps ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ response. Here are some steps you can take to try to overcome these feelings:
Seek professional help: Our trauma informed clinicians are here to help you navigate these feelings. If you are truly in danger then we need to create a safety plan and if thisis the perception then strategy could be creating a collaborative customized treatment plan for you to safely process underlying emotions and move forward successfully. A well trained psychotherapist can help you understand the cause of your feelings and develop healthy strategies for coping with them.
Practice relaxation techniques: Learning relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or progressive muscle relaxation can be helpful in reducing feelings of anxiety and stress. We demonstrate some of these techniques on our youtube channel through informative videos.
Identify and challenge negative thoughts: If you are constantly feeling like you are in danger but don’t have any history of trauma then you may be engaging in negative thinking patterns that are contributing to your feelings and emotions. Perhaps, CBT approach can be explored which has a lot of efficacy behind it as it helps with negative cognitions. If we can identify and challenge negative thoughts, and replace them with more realistic and positive ones then we are doing ourselves a favour.
Let me ask you this - How grounded do you feel? What is your self- care routine? Taking good care of yourself can help you feel more grounded and centered, and can reduce feelings of overwhelm which could be contributing to anxiety and stress. Give yourself permission to engage in activities that nourish your body and mind, such as exercise, healthy eating, and getting enough quality sleep.
Tap into social engagement domain: Surrounding yourself with supportive friends and loved ones can be useful in reducing your feelings of anxiety and isolation. Talk to people you trust about how you are feeling and ask for their support. Perhaps there reassurance can help you navigate life’s challenges with more ease.
While we all feel anxious or worried at times, continuously feeling you are in danger could be a signal from your body that some adaptive action needs to be taken. If your feelings are persistent and interfere with your daily life, it is so important that you connect with right resources and utilize them to your advantage. You deserve to feel safe and supported. Life is more beautiful when we are in our flow state where energy flows through us and our internal landscape is sunny as opposed to stormy.
