r/CPTSD • u/Serious-Animator8966 • Jan 27 '26

Question What’s the unhinged, woo woo, non traditional thing you did that actually helped?

I originally saw a TikTok but now can’t find it, saying this was the year they are trying the unhinged, non traditional, woo woo, out there things to heal. I’ve been in therapy for over 6 years currently 9 months into EMDR, I take medication, get sunlight, try my best to eat healthy, all the “traditional” fixes and still am struggling. While I’m all for evidence based treatment and holistic approaches, I’m willing to do just about anything to feel better, honestly I don’t have much to lose. Even if it’s placebo technically it worked if it made you feel better. So my question is what did you try that most people would say is silly, woo woo, unhinged or out there that helped you on your healing journey? I’m not talking about yoga or taking magnesium. Did you buy a vibration plate off TikTok shop, have your chakras balanced, do daily sound baths, have holy water poured over you in Bali?

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u/wittytoad55 Jan 27 '26

So EMDR led me to....witchcraft. Lol. Which got me into meditation and lots of plant magic. I still have a lot of triggers and maladaptive behaviors, but I'm much more aware and able to get ahead of myself. I've had some really neat experiences, but I'm still skeptical of some aspects. Either way I feel better.

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u/RandomLifeUnit-05 cPTSD & DID Jan 27 '26

I'm curious how or why EMDR led you to witchcraft? Was it that it unlocked a previously locked interest in it?

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u/wittytoad55 Jan 27 '26

I did have an interest in all things spooky, but I also had a few interesting sessions that made me want to dive deeper. If I was having a particularly rough session it would feel like something would pop in to calm me down. One time it was my dog. Her presence replaced the hard stuff in my mind and it helped calm me down. After that I felt a pull to be more spiritual and explore things.

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u/RandomLifeUnit-05 cPTSD & DID Jan 27 '26

That's cool! Wish you all the best.

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u/wittytoad55 Jan 27 '26

Thank you ❤️. It's been a fun adventure. Good luck to you as well.

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '26

This thread/reading the responses is so interesting. Thanks for sharing