How Do I Tremor For Trauma Release
Short Answer
It feels like being trapped in a car with no brakes. You can start by start with deep abdominal breathing for 30 seconds. inhale slowly through your nose, hold for a second, and exhale slowly through your mouth..
What This Means
It feels like being trapped in a car with no brakes. Your heart races, your gut clenches, and your jaw tightens. Every fiber of your body tenses up, ready to fight or flee.
Why This Happens
Your nervous system is on high alert, reacting to past trauma as if it were happening now. This is a survival mechanism that helped you in the moment but can become overwhelming over time.
What Can Help
- Try right now: Start with deep abdominal breathing for 30 seconds. Inhale slowly through your nose, hold for a second, and exhale slowly through your mouth.
- Squish your hands into fists and squeeze them tightly for 15-20 seconds to release physical tension in your body.
- Move your body in small, controlled movements like tapping or walking around the room. Physical activity can help reduce tremors.
- Lie down on the floor and place a pillow under your forehead to gently recline. This can provide some immediate relief from physical tension.
- Gently massage your temples and jaw to relax these areas where tension often builds up.
When to Seek Support
If you find that tremors are interfering with your daily life, affecting your ability to work or socialize, or if they persist for an extended period, it may be time to seek support from a professional therapist or counselor trained in trauma-informed care.
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This content is grounded in scientific research on trauma and nervous system regulation:
- Van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Viking.
- Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. W. W. Norton.
- Felitti, V. J., et al. (1998). "Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults." American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 14(4), 245-258. (ACE Study)
- Levine, P. (2010). In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness. North Atlantic Books.
Note: This content is educational and for informational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.
About the Author
Robert Greene is the author and founder of Unfiltered Wisdom, a US Navy veteran, and a trauma survivor with over 10 years of experience in nervous system regulation and somatic healing. He is certified in Yoga for Meditation from the Yogic School of Mystic Arts (Dharamsala, India, 2016) and affiliated with Holistic Veterans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving veterans in Santa Cruz, California.
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