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Course overview
Lesson Overview

12.41 – How to Sleep Safely After a Flashback or Relapse: After emotional or addiction-related flashbacks, the body remains tense and alert. Sleep feels unsafe until calm returns. Begin by grounding—sit upright, feel your surroundings, and remind yourself of the present date and place. Use cool compresses or slow breathing to lower adrenaline. Once your pulse slows, transition to comforting rituals: dim lights, soft textures, and gentle sounds. Avoid self-criticism; relapse or flashback recovery requires compassion. Keeping your space predictable and low-stimulus reduces re-triggering. Journaling brief affirmations reinforces stability: “I’m safe. I’m learning.” If fears persist, rest in partial recline rather than full darkness until safety rebuilds. Over time, trust grows again through repetition of these peaceful cues. Sleeping safely after trauma isn’t weakness—it’s rebuilding security step by step. Consistency restores faith in both body and mind, proving recovery includes nighttime healing as much as daytime effort.

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