Physical tremors as a natural way to self-regulate after stress and trauma
Trauma & Tension Releasing Exercises (TRE) by Dr. David Berceli
If you are suffering from the effects of stress or trauma, or if you suspect that something bad has happened to you, working with the body is the means of choice. Both stress and trauma are caused by events that feel stressful, threatening or overwhelming. This leads to an immense amount of inner tension and can cause a variety of physical symptoms (see below).
If you are suffering from the effects of stress or trauma, or if you suspect that something bad has happened to you, working with the body is the means of choice. Both stress and trauma are caused by events that feel stressful, threatening or overwhelming. This leads to an immense amount of inner tension and can cause a variety of physical symptoms (see below).
Trauma & Tension Releasing Exercises (TRE) use a series of physical exercises to trigger mild, involuntary tremors in the deep muscles. This gradually reduces internal excitement and allows the body to relax again.
In some cases, verbal treatment of the underlying topic is not necessary at all.
TRE is not an independent therapeutic method, but it can be used as an accompaniment to traditional therapies such as conversational psychotherapy, psychoanalysis or cognitive-behavioral therapy in order to loosen the body's armor and to work through emotional blockages.
Typical symptoms, that can be caused by trauma or chronic stress, are:
- hyper-arousal, minor events can lead to emotional outbursts
- digestive problems such as diarrhea, upset stomach etc.
- palpitations, feelings of constriction
- little contact with your emotions, you’re anxiously avoiding feeling
- anxiety or panic, avoiding certain situations because they could trigger fear
- problems to focus on important tasks
- memory problems, difficulties to remember certain life events or stages of your life
- nightmares or intruding memories that recall a stressful experience
If you recognize one or several of these symptoms, TRE might help. Please feel free to contact me to make an appointment!
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