Healing Your Trauma

The idea of trauma is relative because what is traumatic to me may not seem traumatic to you. It does not mean that one needs less care and attention than the other. Traumas are also not always easily identifiable as they may manifest in different ways much later in life. The one thing we can be sure of is that no trauma is trivial.

More often than not, people think that being stoic when faced with trauma or pushing it to the farthest reaches of the mind helps. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. It will rear its ugly head sometime or another when you least expect it.

Triggers That Bring Up Past Trauma

Anything can trigger the memory that brings back the old trauma to mind, such as a completely unrelated incident, harsh words from a loved one, and witnessing another's traumatic experience. 

A certain traumatic incident may also establish a pattern of behavior that follows you through life.

Seek Professional Counsel

While you may only seek counsel when something triggers certain reactions from you and you are trying to understand why, it may be better to acknowledge that your emotions are too close to the surface, and you tend to express them in ways that are not common. It is also better to understand the need for a community that is supportive and empathetic.

We can't live in isolation, even if we have learned to live under the COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Open up and talk about it without fear and you will find that everyone you know is facing some challenge or another.

Help Is Available

Professional counselors and therapists are available for in-person and online sessions. Just reaching out to them is a good start for better mental health. You only need to verify the credentials of these professionals by checking their qualifications and experience. You can also talk to your physician and make recommendations. Even a discussion with your peers can get you some names. You are not alone, and there are so many others that are dealing with similar situations.

Healing Is Possible

The path to healing may be long and hard; but, it will be worth the time and commitment needed from you because coming out at the other end of the tunnel can ensure a less stressful and more comfortable life. Isn't that we all hope to achieve? Therefore, be it a few therapeutic sessions with a dedicated therapist or other forms of healing such as Breathwork or Reiki, the objective remains the same: to be well, mentally and physically.