Every word By Adeline Atlas (SOS: School Of Soul)
Jan 27, 2026
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Reverse Engineering PTSD for Your Benefit
Here’s the twist: the very mechanism that creates PTSD can also be hacked for positive change. If the brain can recreate trauma through triggers, it can just as easily recreate joy, empowerment, or any emotion you choose to cultivate. This is where intentional journaling becomes a game-changer.
Imagine this: instead of writing about how "everything went wrong," you journal about how you wish the day had gone. Instead of replaying a confrontation, you script a version where you responded with grace and confidence. Your brain doesn’t know the difference. It tags this revised version with the same emotional weight, creating a new memory that aligns with your desired reality.
You’re essentially reverse-engineering the same mechanism that traps people in cycles of pain—but this time, you’re using it to break free. You’re creating emotional "tags" that draw you closer to the person you want to become.