Tag: acknowledge traumatic events
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Why Past Trauma Isn’t Worth It Anymore, But You Are
Here’s how you can turn a traumatic experience into triumph. We all face challenges that shape us throughout our lives. Sometimes, these challenges include traumatic experiences that leave lasting marks. However, there’s a powerful truth that needs to be embraced: while your past trauma is a part of your story, it’s not the whole story.…
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10 Traumatic Events That Cause PTSD (And Ways to Heal)
In the intricate landscape of mental health, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) emerges as a poignant reflection of the enduring impact that trauma can exert on an individual’s well-being. The ripple effects of traumatic experiences extend beyond the confines of the event itself, manifesting in distressing symptoms that reverberate through an individual’s life. Understanding the intricacies…
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4 Ways Past Trauma Hurts Relationships
Past trauma can impact every facet of life, including relationships with loved ones and colleagues. When you’ve faced distressing situations in the past, it can affect your thoughts and feelings in current relationships. If you don’t heal from the mental and emotional damage, you may find it challenging to connect deeply with others. Trauma can…
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Psychology Explains Explain How Trauma Therapy Can Improve Mental Health
There’s a reason trauma therapy exists today. There are many reasons why people may struggle with mental health issues. Some individuals may have a genetic predisposition to certain mental health conditions. Others may develop mental health issues due to traumatic experiences, chronic stress, or other life events. And here is where trauma therapy can come…
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Science Explains How a Traumatic Childhood Causes Premature Aging
A traumatic childhood negatively impacts the mind, body, and soul, sometimes in irreversible ways. Scientists have shown that repeated adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can cause profound changes in brain chemistry. They’ve also discovered that abusing or neglecting children also affects physical health. That’s because too many negative occurrences lead to a rise in cortisol levels. When…
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3 Ways to Heal Abandonment Trauma
Abandonment trauma is something many people struggle with without even realizing it. And it can affect all aspects of your life, especially relationships and how you interact with people. This trauma usually comes from living through bad childhood experiences or abandonment at other points. That doesn’t mean that only kids struggle with it. Childhood is…