Hi Ophelia,
I don't trust my brain. It misfires, it's been through a lot of abuse and often responds to scary things as no big deal, and to ordinary things as something to be scared of.
What brings me healing has been learning meditation and prayer. There are many ways to meditate and pray. My practice of these recovery skills has made a huge difference. I'm healing quickly. I see the changes. I also acknowledge and honor the trauma I've been through. My symptoms from the trauma are much smaller than they were a year ago. I am able to trust my intuition and my Higher Power now. It took time to allow that trust to build.