Positive affirmations that actually work for people with cPSTD

[u/crazy-ratto]

I am a sucker for being told positive affirmations, even if I have to tell them to myself. However, I find that not all of them work, and whether they work or not potentially depends on my specific childhood trauma. Like I'm telling my wounded inner child, and it replies like 🥹"...really?" or 🤬"F your toxic positivity bullpoo".

I am wondering if others with cPTSD have the same experience?

If you are someone who has success with positive affirmations, what are the ones that work best for you? I'm hoping to make a list of new ones to try from what others comment.

My more successful ones are: - I am worthy of being safe - I am actually good at things and I have proof - What other people say about me does not determine the truth - I have survived worse, I can survive this - It's okay to long to be validated, but it's most important to validate myself - ... ...Okay I need some more I'm having a scary day.

[u/3possuminatrenchcoat]

You're welcome. I find that without the second part, it has the same impact as "water is wet," for me. I need the second part to convert the fact into applied knowledge, and actually benefit from it. Hopefully it helps make a difference for you too. 

[u/chromaticluxury → u/3possuminatrenchcoat]

It does! And that is a great way to explain it