My hypervigilance drives both me and my husband crazy.

sly tuning into every litt…hings themselves, they’re better able to understand the emotional and mental states of others — but hypervigilance is also one of the central features of trauma. You’re constantly scanning your environment, subconsciously tuning into every little detail that could help keep you alive.
Empathy Isn’t Always a Gift; Sometimes It’s a Trauma Response
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Kelly Eden | Essayist | Writing Coach
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My hypervigilance drives both me and my husband crazy. I try hard not to share it out loud now, but I wish I could just turn it off completely.
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Written by Kelly Eden | Essayist | Writing Coach10.3K Followers
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