Have you ever wondered why some people find it hard to tidy up when they’re feeling emotionally drained? For survivors of trauma like abuse, emotional overload is a big reason. When they’ve been through challenging experiences, their emotions can feel like they’re on overload, like a battery that’s almost run out of power. Imagine feeling like you’re carrying a heavy emotional weight all the time—it makes simple tasks like cleaning up feel overwhelming. Their energy is spent trying to cope with their feelings, leaving little left for organizing their surroundings. In moments of emotional overload, cleaning and tidying up can feel like too much. Their mind is consumed with processing and managing their emotions, making it hard to focus on mundane tasks.
Number three: dissociation.
Ever wondered why some people seem to forget everyday tasks like tidying up during stressful times? For survivors of trauma like abuse, dissociation plays a significant role. Dissociation is a way our minds cope with overwhelming stress or trauma triggers by mentally disconnecting from our surroundings. Imagine feeling so overwhelmed that your mind drifts away from what’s happening around you—it’s like your thoughts are somewhere else, making it hard to stay grounded and focused on routine chores. During these moments, survivors may struggle with forgetfulness about daily tasks like cleaning and organizing. Their mind is preoccupied with managing their emotions and coping with triggers, leaving little mental space for mundane activities. It’s not that they don’t care about keeping things in order; it’s that their mind is using dissociation as a way to protect itself from overwhelming feelings.
Number four: prioritization of safety.
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