Trauma affects everyone differently.

What might be an extremely traumatic event for you may have little to no effect on someone else. Moreover, trauma isn’t just connected to big disasters, it’s something that can occur on a much smaller scale.

That’s why it’s important to take the idea of trauma very seriously.

 

What Exactly Is Trauma?

A traumatic event is an experience that causes some type of harm to your well-being. This could be physical, mental, or emotional harm.

The effects of trauma can last long after the incident itself has passed. For some people, that means dealing with things like deep emotional scars, fear, and so much more for a long time.

Thankfully, with the right help and resources, the extreme effects of a traumatic experience don’t have to last forever. You don’t have to permanently live with the crippling, lasting side effects.

The first step to overcoming these effects is to know what they are.

 

How Does Trauma Affect You?

Again, trauma affects everyone differently. For starters, it depends on the type of traumatic experience you face.

As noted at the outset, there are various extremes to events that cause trauma. A traumatic experience could be anything from a car accident or injury to sexual assault. It can even be something that’s considered relatively normal, such as giving birth or going through a breakup.

Because there are so many things in life that might be considered traumatic, the scale of how it affects people is vast. If an event has seriously impacted you, you might experience some of the more common symptoms of trauma.

Those may include:

  • Anger
  • Fear
  • Embarrassment
  • Worry
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Sometimes, a traumatic experience can wreak so much havoc on an individual that it can cause PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).

PTSD is more common than you might think. It is often linked to many other mental health concerns, like extreme depression or anxiety. Getting help and finding peace from this disorder as soon as possible is extremely important for your emotional and mental well-being.

But the effects of trauma aren’t just mental or emotional. They can create physiological issues as well, including things like digestive problems or chronic pain.

Some people bounce back from the effects of a traumatic experience quickly. Others can hold onto the effects for a long time and experience a lot of negative side effects.

Many times, these effects are “triggered” by something like a memory of the event. For others, though, the effects may be present all the time and they struggle with them daily.

 

How Can You Manage Trauma?

If you’ve gone through a traumatic event and you’re struggling, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Any experience in your life that continues to negatively impact you can cause you to feel harmful side effects in your daily life. And many people struggle with that.

Because trauma affects everyone differently, having an individualized treatment plan is the best way to go when it comes to finding peace. Of course, trauma counseling isn’t always easy. But it is effective.

The most important thing to remember is that you don’t have to go through the treatment on your own. There are many different options and exercises to consider in a management plan. The idea is to find which of those options works best for you so you can learn strong healthy coping strategies to use on your own.

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If you’re struggling with the long-lasting effects of trauma, don’t hesitate to contact me. Everyone goes through treatment at a pace that works for them. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs and walk through this journey together.