Trauma

Trauma is a demonstrative response to a terrible event which could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, bullying, domestic violence, community violence, traumatic grief, medical trauma and  terrorism. Instantly after the traumatic event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.

Signs and symptoms of emotional & psychological trauma.

When we experience trauma, the brain shuts down all supplementary systems and activates the sympathetic nervous system and the mammalian brain. To help us survive the trauma, the brain releases stress hormones and activates the flight or fight response. The body releases two major stress hormones: norepinephrine and cortisol. Norepinephrine boosts heart rate and controls the fight-or-flight response, commonly rising when individuals feel threatened or experience highly emotional reactions.

Five stages of trauma:

Loss, in any capacity, inspires grief and grief is most often experienced in five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Trauma recovery can involve going through the process of grief in different ways

Coping with Traumatic Stress:

Always remember you are not the problem, your trauma is. Oftenly there’s more to peoples’ behavior than we think.  

Simple Steps to Heal From Emotional Trauma

  Simple Steps to Heal From Subconscious Trauma (Childhood)

Childhood trauma in adults can impact experiences and relationships with others due to experienced feelings of shame, and guilt. Childhood trauma also results in feeling disconnected, and being unable to relate to others.

Experiencing trauma in childhood can result in a severe and long-lasting effect. When childhood trauma is not resolved, a sense of fear and helplessness carries over into adulthood, setting the stage for further trauma.

Memories of pain and trauma are difficult to forget, but there are ways to manage them. Although research is progressing quickly. With some hard work, however, you can find a way to prevent bad memories from continuously popping into your head. Can you recognize yourself or any of your closed ones in these examples? If yes, take a step towards healing.