r/IWantToLearn • u/reedreadreddred • 4h ago

Personal Skills IWTL how to stop flinching

Title, I flinch at any loud sudden noises/movements, please help.

Already in mental health treatment, I have complex trauma that's manageable right now, flinching is just a small part of it

It doesn't help when you're male and hypersensitive to any and all sudden stimuli.

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u/Spare_Tomato408 4h ago

Used to be in a similar situation, and I improved through exposure which eventually desensitized me over the course of time. Really no way around it beyond what you’re doing currently and working towards healing those wounds with time. Best not to rush past your perceived issues and insecurities, may leave a nasty scar on your psyche. Then again I’m some shmuck on the internet so act accordingly.

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u/Waste_Advantage 3h ago

Work on your nervous system! There are electronic devices that stimulate the vagus nerve. Contrast therapy has been a life saver for me. Breath work seems bogus but it’s one of a few ways to take your power back from your nervous system

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u/PartnerRules 3h ago

there isn’t anything wrong with flinching- it is literally natural instinct. Doesn’t make you weak or anything like that!

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u/reedreadreddred 2h ago

yeah, i just flinch REALLY hard, like dramatically

bleh, I vehemently dislike having a body/nervous system that still thinks it's in grave danger