physical issue. What I have seen is that triggering
event is often within 30 days of the first symptom.
It might be a “loss of…” issue, such as a
loss of a spouse, loss of a family member, loss of a
house, loss of a job, loss of a 401k, loss of identity,
real or unreal, imagined or not, but it is all too often
tied to a loss. Additionally, the same response can
occur due to a change, a change in household
members, people coming, people going, change of
corporate ownership, change of political office
(Republican/Democrat), change of financial status
(loss of income or wealth), or a changed view.
They no longer view that child that way, their
spouse that way, the government that way, their
finances that way.
So, it’s either a “loss of” issue or a type of
change, a disruption of their life as they know it and
a disruption of their sense of peace. Additionally, it
might also be a loss of personal identity. They no
longer see themselves as “that” person. Or, it might
be the change in which they see another person, a
family member, spouse, co-worker, or themselves.
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