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Scenario

Why trauma anniversaries trigger other behaviors

My eating disorder got really bad again right around the anniversary of my sexual assault, and I didn't connect it until my therapist pointed out the timing.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The body seeks familiar forms of control when anniversary dates resurrect old helplessness.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief anniversaries and triggering dates?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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