Feeling Tired After Trauma Therapy Session
Reasons Why You May Feel Tired & Exhausted After a Therapy Session
Going to therapy is hard work
Exhaustion is not just physical, but emotional and psychological
You are confronting your feelings, experiences, and thoughts rather than avoiding or distracting yourself
You are processing challenging and uncomfortable material and experiences you tend to internalize or keep inside
You are feeling a wide range of sensations and emotions rather than thinking about your sensations and emotions
Being vulnerable and emotionally open is scary and uncomfortable
Pushing through the pain and discomfort and with yourself to heal quickly (impatience with the healing process)
And more
Tips For Self & Community Care
Take a few hours off after your session, or better yet, a half day or whole day off if you can
Take a nap
Go for a slow walk
Eat something delicious and savor it
Affirm and remind yourself you’re doing the best you can and you did a great job today
Journaling
Expressing yourself in some way (singing, dancing, processing, talking)
Moving your body in some way (walking, stretching,
Getting a massage/body work
Going to acupuncture
Meditation or mindulness
Read my blog post on Feeling Emotionally Drained After Therapy: 4 Tips To Manage Your Therapy Hangover
Read My Other Blog Posts on Trauma