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24 January 2019

How To Heal From Trauma Properly

By Gregory Foster


Being exposed to trauma, whether it is as a child or an adult is one of the worst things that can happen to a person. It doesn't matter the severity of this because it is something that belongs to the individual and they have to deal with it. People can compare this to another story, and neglect it, but there are always other things to have to deal with. This is why one has to learn how to heal from trauma.

Many people are obviously overwhelmed when they reach this point in their lives. They often become dissociative and develop other closely related disorders which can also become very confusing. You may be out and about, and suddenly find that you are exposed to the most overwhelming emotions. The room can be spinning around or you will find that the world will seen in a different perspective.

Often, this can happen when they see something familiar which would have resembled the abuser. It could be one of the other senses, such as an aroma. Flashbacks are fairly common when memories occur. It is hugely frightening and when one has not experienced this before, it can be overwhelming.

Post traumatic stress disorder is closely related with trauma, and there are many therapists who are specialized with this. They also will know more about how a person is able to move forward from various types of trauma. It is important for family members to encourage the individual to seek therapy in the early stages.

Many children prefer not to reveal what is happening in their lives. In fact, when they are being abused, they are threatened not to confide in anyone. This can sit with them for many years. In their adult years, they can be affected with depression and anxiety. They may turn to addictive substances because this is something that brings them comfort.

Support groups are great for people who have been in one on one therapy for some time. It can help them to connect with others who have been in the same sort of situation. They will begin to connect with other people and build relationships. They will exchange stories and often build friendships.

However, therapy can help all cases, whether it is long terms or whether someone has simply witnessed a robbery. There is a lot that goes through one's mind when an individual has seen a murder or an accident. Therapy is a slow process. But one has to be patient. People who have been through abusive situations, for example, will have trust issues.

There are other that go up and down with their emotions as well. It can be quite drastic with people who feel overwhelmed because of this roller coaster. This stage where they go up and down is very sudden, so it is obviously disruptive. These feelings also come in waves, where feelings are completely overwhelming. This can happen at any time. It doesn't last long because people often repress these feelings.




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