West Auckland Counselling Ltd

21/08/2026

Fatigue isn’t always about needing more sleep.

Sometimes we’re exhausted because we’re carrying too much in ways we don’t always recognize.

Physical fatigue from constantly pushing yourself.

Sensory fatigue from too much noise, information, or stimulation.

Social fatigue from always being “on” for others.

Decision fatigue from having too many choices and responsibilities.

Emotional fatigue from carrying stress, worry, or heavy feelings.

Compassion fatigue from constantly caring for others while forgetting yourself.

When these types of exhaustion build up, it can start to affect our patience, focus, mood, and ability to cope.

Recognizing what’s draining your energy is the first step toward protecting it.

And remember:

You don’t have to earn rest.

19/08/2026

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19/08/2026

When you're triggered, your body is reacting to past danger. It might feel scary, but it's normal, especially after you've lived through trauma. To help get through it, you've got to calm the nervous system down and bring your mind back to the present.

We’ve talked a lot about the “usual” coping skills, but honestly? Sometimes the silly stuff works best.

Why?

Because play, movement, laughter, comfort, music, rhythm, and even ridiculous dancing can interrupt the brain’s alarm system. They help signal to your nervous system: “Hey… we’re safe right now.”

Trauma pulls us into survival mode. Silly things pull us back into being human.

So , go ahead...
Build that a blanket fort
Perform a Grammy-winning shower concert
Dance around your kitchen like nobody's watching

Your nervous system might actually thank you for it.

*Character Images by HSalidas ~Katie =)

18/08/2026

Trauma survivors need patience, safety, and support.
Supporting someone with PTSD isn’t about fixing them.
It’s about showing up, listening, and offering a little compassion.
You don’t need the perfect script, but if you need some ideas of what you can say, give these a try.

17/08/2026

Did you know trauma can have a ripple effect?
We often think of trauma as a single event. But trauma can set off a chain reaction that can affect many different areas of your life.

Any experience of sexual violence can be deeply traumatic - but the aftermath can bring its own layers of trauma, affecting relationships, work, finances, health, safety, identity and so much more. These are just some examples of how far the impacts of trauma can reach.

Healing isn’t always about recovering from one moment. Sometimes it means navigating everything that moment set in motion. Trauma-informed, specialist, ongoing therapy can help.

Understanding the impact of trauma is critical to healing - so remember to give yourself - and others - some grace. 💜

If you, or someone you love need support, please reach out to our Crisis Team on 0800 623 1700, any time, day or night.



📸shoutout to for the post inspo 💜

16/08/2026

Dissociation

Younger you didn’t know how else to stay safe. Dissociating, numb, it all became a survival strategy to get you to where you are today. I’m asking the adult you to stop for a minute, and thank your younger self for doing the best they could at that time. Be kind to yourself. You’ve got this far. 🫶🏻

Katie

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16/08/2026

Self-care is not selfish; it is survival. So, rest when you need to. Your healing matters, and small acts of self-care add up.

16/08/2026

More than a moral good, practicing compassion on a daily basis can make us more resilient, happier and healthier people

16/08/2026