I share the second round of results from my Shutdown Experiences Survey, including how far away safety feels and how long people live in shutdown. Gain new language for your experiences, plus lots of validation and normalization.
00:00 Introduction to episode 227
01:32 How far away does safety feel?
06:56 How long have you been in shutdown?
10:16 How long do acute shutdown experiences last?
13:10 Personal Shutdown Stories: Voices from the Survey
20:13 Support and Resources for Navigating Shutdown
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255
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This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).
