Do you find yourself getting intrusive flashbacks or suffering extreme emotions of fear, anxiety, or panic? Chances are you are suffering from emotional trauma!
To recover from this situation completely, it is essential to understand what the phrase - ‘emotional trauma’ means. Experiences that cause you to feel helpless or frightened might lead to emotional trauma. The emotional reaction to an upsetting situation or incident leads to such a stage. Moreover, the duration of the emotional response determines whether the trauma is acute or chronic.
Now, let’s find out what can cause emotional trauma and strategies for healing from trauma!
Common Causes of Emotional Trauma
Violent Scenes
For many people, being a victim of violence or watching it is traumatic. Random violent scenes like participating as a member of the armed forces, experiencing a terrorist attack, or being sexually assaulted are examples of violent traumatic occurrences that lead to negative emotions. Even though there is no danger anymore, someone may experience and feel afraid even afterward.
Abuse Or Abandonment
Abuse can occur in all kinds of relationships like between romantic partners, or a parent and child. They can occur through verbal, physical, or emotional manipulation. When someone is mistreated, they feel defenseless, vulnerable, and uncertain of how to react. Many folks ponder whether they were the cause of the mistreatment or abuse.
Emotional trauma can also be brought about by abandonment, such as when a child is abandoned by a close relative. Thus, individuals who have experienced abandonment need to learn about trauma therapy techniques to recover from their past happenings.
Catastrophes & Mishaps
Natural disasters occur suddenly, without warning, and with significant property and human devastation. Accidents, like automobile wrecks or other unplanned physical mishaps, have a feeling similar to experiencing or watching a natural disaster even though they are not produced by nature. Hence, a person may suffer trauma from seeing a disaster or accident, even if they are not directly hurt.
Strategies To Recover From Emotional Trauma
Let’s dig into the different emotional trauma recovery strategies for a healthy and happy future ahead!
Give Yourself A Closure
The first phase involves acknowledging and embracing the whole spectrum of feelings including the negative emotions, developing self-awareness by thinking back on the traumatic experiences, and practicing self-compassion all along the way. Setting up appropriate boundaries prevents more damage, and forgiveness releases resentment and fosters inner peace.
Recognize You Weren’t At Fault
For healing from emotional trauma, you must acknowledge that you were not at fault. Recognize that you have nothing to do with what has happened to you. This insight aids in reducing feelings of shame, guilt, and self-blame. Moreover, provide yourself with self-compassion and kindness to regain your self-worth.
Make Self-Care Your Priority
Don't hesitate to set aside time for your mental, physical, and spiritual nourishment. Activities like exercise, meditation, or intriguing hobbies can be a great help in trauma resilience. Make recreational activities and rest a priority to refuel. Always remember that taking care of oneself is not selfish; rather, it is necessary for healing.
Learn From Other’s Experiences
Gaining insights from other's experiences helps cope with trauma as it provides perspective, hope, and affirmation. Hearing similar stories validates feelings and reactions, reassuring you that you're not alone. Success stories like that of Geri Maroney provide optimism by showing that healing is achievable.
For instance, the useful tactics shared in her book Beautiful Lady are available to your rescue. This transformational book showcases concrete ways that you can use in your recovery process and boost self-confidence.
Conclusion: Time To Be Big And Brave
While the journey to healing and trauma recovery isn't easy, it's also not impossible.
Remember, trauma can bend you, but not break you. With each step forward, reclaim your power and rewrite your story. You are not defined by what hurts you, but by how you rise above it. Let this pain be the reason for a strong and resilient you.
Make use of the above strategies to heal yourself and come back powerful. Stay connected with Be Big and Brave for more updates on how to grow and heal.
Let's walk through this journey together!
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