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Do you ever feel like you’re just getting through the day, not really living, but simply surviving? For survivors of Complex PTSD (CPTSD), being stuck in survival mode can feel like the only way to function. But what if the very patterns that once kept you safe are now holding you back from healing, growth, and real peace? In this video, I’ll break down the *5 major signs that you’re stuck in survival mode when you have CPTSD* and how recognizing them is the first step toward reclaiming your life.

Many trauma survivors don’t even realize they are in survival mode because it becomes the “normal” way of living. Your nervous system adapts to constant threat, your brain stays on high alert, and your body carries the weight of hypervigilance, fear, and exhaustion. These survival responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—were once necessary for protection, but when they become chronic, they prevent you from truly feeling safe, connected, and alive.

In this video, we’ll cover:

1. *Constant Hypervigilance* – Always scanning the room, unable to relax, and preparing for danger even when none exists.
2. *Emotional Numbing or Shutdown* – Struggling to feel emotions, joy, or presence because your brain protects you by “switching off.”
3. *Difficulty with Rest & Sleep* – Lying awake at night, racing thoughts, or waking up already exhausted because your body won’t leave survival mode.
4. *Trouble with Relationships* – Struggling to trust, connect, or feel safe with others because survival mode tells you vulnerability is dangerous.
5. *Living in Overdrive or Collapse* – Either running on adrenaline 24/7 or feeling completely drained and unable to function.

If you recognize these signs in yourself, you’re not broken—you’re responding exactly as your nervous system was wired to under trauma. The good news is that survival mode doesn’t have to be permanent. With the right tools, trauma-informed support, and nervous system healing, it is possible to move from just surviving to actually thriving.

My goal with this channel is to help survivors of CPTSD and developmental trauma understand what’s happening in their brains and bodies, break free from shame, and discover real strategies for healing. Whether you’re just beginning your recovery or deep into your healing journey, this video will help you better understand why you feel stuck and what you can do to move forward.

If this video resonates with you, please **like, subscribe, and share**—it helps spread awareness and reminds other survivors that they are not alone.

Drop a comment below: Which of these signs do you notice in yourself the most?

Healing is possible. You deserve more than survival—you deserve to live.


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