Out of the Storm

Development of CPTSD in Childhood => Causes => General Discussion => Topic started by: Saluki on December 31, 2025, 01:10:50 AM

Title: What does "spiralling" mean?
Post by: Saluki on December 31, 2025, 01:10:50 AM
I feel silly asking this question, but when someone tells me they're "spiralling", or saying "when I spiral", what does that mean?
I don't know what it means. Is it having a panic attack, or is it an ef or is it intrusive thoughts one can't control or is it a combination of many things? I hear the term a lot and I can't figure out if I "spiral" because I don't understand what it means.  People use this term a lot so I feel like I need to know what it means! Thank you!