Why does childhood trauma makes us feel like a child? | Kati Morton

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[trichards]

I was bullied growing up, felt neglected as the middle child. Was sexualized early in life. I felt initially I was more mature than others, but now I feel completely opposite. This video makes a lot of sense!

[stef]

as someone who experienced repeated trauma as a child, I think it's partially because I missed out on so many opportunities for growth as a kid. Having no social connections or outlet for my emotions means that I didn't have a normal timeline of maturation, so I haven't learned as many life lessons or gone through the same things as other people my age.

[mlfitness]

This really hit home with me. I was molested when I was a child and as I've grown into adulthood I've always had this child like behavior. As crazy as it may sound, I've always called it the Michael Jackson syndrome because his behavior reminded me of mine. When I'm around other adults I feel like I'm playing a adult role but my personality is very child like and innocent. This is a real eye opener thanks for posting

[hlb]

I'm almost 50 and just started therapy for trauma that happened when I was 4 and ive been childlike my whole life.

[joymechell]

I didn't really realize it until a few years ago, but I used to just slip into this childlike state whenever I got scared or something like it was a comfort . I developed a severe attachment to my mom, I spoke in a childlike or baby voice, I played too much, but I didn't know how to stop it . I easily became an outcast at school

[daniellefalconer]

I'm sick of the flashbacks of the abuse, but instead of getting angry at myself.
I've been communicating with brain and I say " thank you for reminding me to heal and to continue to evolve so that I can share my story and help others"
We are stronger together and I will not let them defeat me. I stand in my power and I take my power back!

[alienhazy]

i feel this so 20 now but ive always felt like im still a child. its hard for me to be an adult and communicate with adults bc i don't feel like im old enough :-(

[rikkipoynter]

Holy crap, this is the video I've been missing in my life. I've been having these exact same feelings and I've been wondering if there was something wrong with me.

[meganmorais]

More videos like this about childhood trauma/attachment trauma please! This was great

[lisamarie]

I still feel childlike, I thought it was just my personality

[emiliewillow]

I had never realised until recently that talking in 'baby voice' was linked to trauma and that has been a huge break through for me personally. Im so happy to see a video about this and that we can keep the conversation going! You're the best, Kati ♥ 😄

[Victoriascarn]

I never thought that I might have had the effect of childhood trauma but this made me change my mind especially after reading the comments. I like my husband to treat me like a child, I constantly do a baby voice, and I always feel the need to depend on him. I get scared being alone in a public place. I feel the need to stay away from strangers...

[MD-nusc]

Please talk about childhood trauma more and repression

[isadoramoon]

I'm soon 31 years old but still feel like a little girl : / I have never really felt like an adult. I know that this is because of my many childhood traumas....

[Untouched]

I don't really have any big trauma in my past, more like just not having friends and having social anxiety... but I really relate, I'm very childlike and I feel (and look) younger than my 23 years... I even low(high)key want to buy toys.

[AllYouWantAndMore]

This is a really important topic. Please discuss further. The feeling is scary because it makes you feel.vulnerable, like you can't trust others who might trick you into situations you can't control.

[SusanaXpeaceu]

Can relate. I did badly at school but I really wasn't ready for the next stage. Everything terrified me. Job hunting, interviews, starting new jobs, all of the practical things involved in being an adult. It all terrified me.

[roytating]

Damn, this is true.. Experienced a lot of trauma in my teens but now, I'm in my 30's and feel like I'm just a teenager inside. I even feel like people younger to be older than me. Sometimes I tell myself, "gee, you have to act your age, it's embarrassing" but sometimes, it's just so hard. That's the very reason I looked for this video. Thanks.

[sneffie]

I had a psychologist tell me I was childish and that I needed to just stop acting like a kid and act my age. She was so MEAN about it. Needless to say I never went back to her cause I thought she was a jerk. I know my personality can be childish, but I am also aware that my emotional state is a little behind. So it's a rare snowball of things but I am happy with who I am delayed or not.

[edwardgaines]

When I was 16, I was traumatized inside the high school lunch room. Almost 20 years later, I am still there psychologically.