I use all my coping skills but when my chronic pain flares I become so irritable I scream at my children and feel like a monster.
More people experience this than they realize.
Physical suffering can so thoroughly overwhelm the nervous system that emotional regulation becomes nearly impossible, creating cascading guilt and shame.
“Where Are You with DBT for emotional dysregulation?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.