Feng Shui and PTSD

Feng Shui and  PTSD

In today's world 7.8% of people will experience PTSD at least once in their life. This can occur from an array of tragedies, trauma, abuse, and so on.  I have friends/family who have been diagnosed with having PTSD from having a loved one commit suicide, attempt to commit suicide, being devastated by world news, who have been sexually assaulted and the list goes on. 

I share this because in a world where we see more of what is happening instantaneously there is more of a chance that more people will experience PTSD at least once in their life.    It is good to know first of all that you are not alone.   Secondly, their are tools that you can use to help create a sanctuary in your home or office so that you feel uplifted and safe.  (Of course working with your doctor on PTSD is the number one thing you should do! What I am going to share are additional tools to help you and do not replace working with a physician.)

Tool Box Tips

1. Declutter your home and office.    These spaces could be reminding you of the trauma in the past.   Is there anything in your spaces that reminds you of the past that is a trigger?   If so, let go of those items.  Donate, recycle or repurpose those items.   You want to look at your space and feel uplifted and empowered, especially on those days that you are most sensitive.
2. Learn about the Emotional Freedom Technique also known as tapping and free yourself from your past.
3. Create a routine for when you are triggered.   You most likely know how often your PTSD is triggered and by what.   If not, start journaling so you can discover patterns to what are triggers for you and how often.    We know that there will be triggers.   Create a routine to help you manage daily when a trigger occurs.    Here are some possibilities as to what this could look like:    Wake up and play gentle music, use essential oils to get you started on the right foot, have art/photos on your wall that bring your joy and feeling of love, be mindful of what you eat and drink to create joy in the body for example, sugar creates added stress and will add to the pain, discomfort and memories.   Start playing with works for you!    Be open to creating your plan designed for you by you!
4. In your health and family gua, make sure that everything in this space reminds you of who you are today and all that you have in your life as far as your health and well being and supportive family.    Don't have family pics of anyone who you are currently fighting with or in disagreements with, this will lower your energy.  Once everything is better with that friend or family member you can reintroduce their photo into your space at that time.  Are the photos of you present day or from the past?   Choose the present day photos to empower the present you.  Past photos from the same time period of the trauma can be a trigger.

It is important to recognize that we are always growing and evolving and that there isn't a one size solution for everyone.  Pick and choose what you resonate with and what empowers you.  

Your home is a reflection of who you are and where you are going, or it can be holding you in the past and hard to let go, forgive and start a new path.