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In PTSD, being hypercritical is one of the ways our symptoms of hypervigilance show up.
With hypervigilance, our reaction to a situation isn't proportionate to what's actually happening. There is a disconnect because our brains and our bodies are still trying to protect us from more trauma. We become hyper aware of our environment and the people in it because this is what it takes to feel safe.
And that often sets us up for being overly critical of ourselves, others, and situations we find ourselves in.
The first step in PTSD recovery is understanding our symptoms and giving ourselves grace.
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Like, when a group of nepo hires from the illegitimate state that you asked for reasonable accommodations related to well-documented medical conditions conspire to paint you as a mentally unwell and dangerous person who shouldn't be allowed to exercise natural rights or work.

"Corrupt government employee" is unnecessarily redundant. ✌🖤Ⓐ

People who suffer from Complex PTSD often experience a series of events in which the power structure dehumanizes and abuses them. Most often, the system offers no recourse, correction, or apology. Such unresolved trespasses can accumulate and compound over time.

When we become angry instead of numb, it's actually a sign of progress! Numbing/not reacting/shut-down is the "freeze" response. Our limbic system freezes when there is no other viable option. Our early environments taught us there was no way out; shut-down was the safest survival adaptation.

But once we are resourced enough we can leave the freeze response and move into "fight," which is active and powerful. Our anger is likely to increase, which can be disconcerting, especially when we are taught it's bad/wrong or even dangerous to express anger. (This is mainstream culture!)

But anger is our body's natural and normal response to violations or perceived violations. This can seem dangerous, but with a little knowledge and focused attention, we can direct our anger in healthful ways that improve our quality of life.

For instance, whenever I feel rage over the medical abuse I endured, I take one small step toward creating justice. I write a paragraph, look up a potential ally, or add some data to the file.

One small decisive act can bring us out of impotent rage or despair and help us move toward a better future.