Trauma

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I'm going to second that it is completely brave of you to share something you kept hidden for over 30 years. That's a HUGE deal!Something awesome about the brain is that it can learn at any time in the human lifespan. No matter how long you have dealt with the affects of trauma, your brain has... more
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It may not feel like it, but you are in a great spot! You know what is holding you back! It sounds like you want to deal with your past and find healing, so you can move forward in freedom. Trauma is life-altering and at any age, especially when we are young. Meeting with a counselor who works... more
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I'm so sorry that you have been haunted by the past for so long. It must have been incredibly difficult to open up about something so dark and vulnerable. But by shedding light on it you have already taken the first step toward healing. Trauma can wreak havoc on relationships if it isn't healed... more
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How does holding on to this serve you? Not becoming married to the trauma will be key. Recreating your life and what that means, what you want it to be. Considering who you would be, what would life be like had this not occurred, not letting it usurp your life. Take your power back. Releasing any... more
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It is very common to process early traumatic events a bit later in life. Unfortunately trauma does not go away on its own over time. Many individuals have multiple patterns of avoiding reminders of past negative experiences. The most important thing you can do in order to improve your relationship... more
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Trauma is unique in the sense of one must take what happened to you and reshape it into that does not define who I am. Initially, trauma splashes us in the face with big bright bold colors that are painfully hard to miss. Over time the colors dull to pastels, grays, and eventually fade to static... more
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You’re not a sociopath. You’re grieving and my heart grieves with you. Rape alters our sense of safety, security and piece of mind. Grief offers denial, numbing and shock to help us function in the days and months to come. Being real and authentic with yourself will, over time, change this. Take... more
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Oh no, you are not a sociopath for struggling with this. The difficulty in feeling, understanding, and communicating your emotions is called alexithymia, and it can be caused by trauma. Additionally, emotional suppression, dissociation from self, and repression of memories can all contribute to the... more
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Rape can cause you to shut down and be unable to feel. It is a defense mechanism and is a normal response to a traumatic experience. There is nothing wrong with you. It's not your fault. You are not a sociopath. You are a victim. You need professional mental health support to heal.A therapist with... more
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Grief is complicated. Healing from grief takes time. Three months is not very long when it comes to grief. Grief has no set time frame. It takes as long as it takes. The hurt you feel is proof of how important it was for you to have your friend in your life. The hurt can be overwhelming. It can hurt... more
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