Trauma is an emotional injury that can result from experiencing a shocking or harmful event, such as an accident, a natural disaster, war, physical or sexual violence, or another form of abuse. If you think you may have experienced trauma, it may help to consider whether you are experiencing several of the following symptoms:
- Flashbacks or reliving the trauma
- Dreams or nightmares about the trauma
- Anxiety or panic attacks
- Concentration Problems
- Sleep problems
- Difficulty expressing or feeling emotions
- Avoiding activities or places that remind you of the trauma
- A feeling of emotional distance or detachment from others
- A sense of a limited future
- Increased vigilance or a sense of alertness
- Unexpected emotional outbursts or irritability
If you’re experiencing several of these symptoms and they’re interfering with your daily life, you may indeed have experienced trauma, and it’s advisable to seek professional help. A psychologist or psychotherapist can help you process your emotional distress and learn to cope with the effects of the trauma.
At BrainArts, we have extensive experience with healing of clients who are traumatized. We use EMDR and SSP to help them. Feel free to contact us if you need our help.
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