Regardless of the source of trauma, it is important to realize that the very definition of trauma assumes that the person experiencing it did not have the resources to handle the situation at the time that it occurred.
Trauma makes people feel powerless, helpless, and groundless.
It interferes with their ability to feel real in body and mind, and it disrupts their very sense of existence.
If this is unprocessed, it can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
PTSD is associated with:
🚫 Intrusive symptoms like nightmares and flashbacks.
🚫 Distorted beliefs surrounding the trauma
🚫 Hyperarousal
🚫 Avoidance of people or places connected to the trauma.
When trauma occurs as a result of chronic, repeated, and ongoing traumatic events - particularly in childhood or early adolescence, it can also result in complex PTSD.
Complex PTSD involves more severe and widespread psychological harm.
✋ S T O P
If you have experienced trauma, then you may have developed defences to protect you from feeling your pain.
Protective defences take many forms.
You may minimize your pain and pretend that you are fine when you're not.
You may wear armour in the form of tension in your body.
You may also push away those who care about you.
You can become overly self-reliant.
You can be overly dependent on others.
✋ H E L P is AVAILABLE
Getting support often involves finding a therapist whom you trust to help you work through difficult memories and emotions.
It is important to have faith and to know that experiencing a loss or traumatic event does not mean that you are destined to live a life of despair.
You have the capacity to be resilient and courageous in the face of difficult life events.
You can cultivate a meaningful and purposeful life.
🤝 Let me help YOU help yourself.
Let us start where you are.
Let's chat.
Share with me your story.
Allow me to hold space and show you the way.
Rise up.
Because you deserve the best version of yourself.
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