The Meaning Behind the Saying “If You’re Hysterical, It’s Historical” | Episode 277

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Whether you’re in recovery or not, you may have heard the saying, “If you’re hysterical, it’s historical.” This phrase refers to the times in our lives when we may have an emotional reaction that felt completely out of proportion to the situation at hand and gives some insight into some unresolved trauma from our past. This week’s episode 277 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the meaning behind the saying, “If you’re hysterical, it’s historical."

Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:

• When we experience a triggering situation in the present, it’s often linked to past trauma, even if we don’t consciously remember the original event.
• The difference between “big T” and “little t” trauma.
• The path to healing starts with dealing with the trauma at the root of your reaction, not the present-day trigger.

If you’re noticing these emotional triggers pop up in your life, I encourage you to seek support through programs like ACA or work with a trauma-informed therapist to uncover and process past wounds. You’d be surprised how healing it can be.

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Episodes about denial:

Ep: 16 D-E-N-I-A-L (12 min)

Ep: 23 Denial 2.0 (13 min)

Ep: 182 Denial 3.0 (23 min)

Ep 191: How I Came Out of Denial - My ACA Story (26 min)

Ep 196: Denial 4.0 (24 min)

ACA World Service Organization website

ACA Fellowship Text “The Big Red Book”

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1. The Meaning Behind the Saying “If You’re Hysterical, It’s Historical” (00:00:00)

2. What the phrase, “If you’re hysterical, it’s historical” means. (00:03:50)

3. The distinction between little T and big T trauma. (00:06:12)

4. Noticing the present triggers that bring up past emotions. (00:10:18)

5. Seeking support through programs like ACA or a trauma-informed therapist can help uncover and heal past trauma. (00:13:32)