Hi Courtney, that is wonderful that you’re doing the work as you are! I assure you that periods of numbness are a normal part of the recovery process. The more work you do, the less they will happen and the shorter they’ll be. If you’re not doing the Identification & Naming Exercise at least daily, you could start doing it more. Also, meditation is very helpful in opening doors. Don’t be discouraged, just keep breaking down the wall between yourself and your feelings. It will continue to pay off! Wishing you all the best!

Thank you so much for your work, it has been so helpful! I have been working through my type 2 childhood; my mom had Narcissistic PD and my dad wasn’t much better. I have incorporated the change sheets into my daily life and I’m seeing a therapist but somehow I still go through periods of numbness were nothing helps, I am wondering if you have any more advice? Thank you 🙂

Hi Nancy, first let me say that’s neat that you’re from my home town area! I do think there are licensed psychologists in some of the larger towns around there. To answer your question, Peter Levine’s methods are legitimate and can be very effective. If you are drawn to his style of work, I think using his CD’s is definitely worth a try, but I think it would work best if you found a psychologist to use for talk therapy while you go through it. I’m glad you found Running on Empty helpful! Keep up your efforts, and it will continue to pay off. Take care, OK!

That sounds like a wonderful strategy Flo. I hope others who read your comment will do the same. Keep up the good work! All my best wishes.

Nora, thank you for your comment! I’m so happy to have been a help to you. Wishing you all the best.

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