5 Ways Unhealed Trauma Affects Us

Unhealed trauma can affect our brain and lives in many ways and unfortunately will not die down on its own. After a traumatic event, it is important to work on the necessary healing from our emotional trauma. But before we can heal, we have to be aware of how our trauma is affecting us so that we can get to the root cause of our trauma. So, here are 5 ways unhealed trauma affects us.

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References
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (US). Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); 2014. (Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 57.) Chapter 3, Understanding the Impact of Trauma.

Millán K. “Signs and Symptoms of PTSD”. Black Bear Lodge. Black Bear Rehab. N.d.

Nielsen B. “How Unhealed Trauma Affects Highly Sensitive People”. Highly Sensitive Refuge. 10 February 2020.

“Past trauma may haunt your future health”. Harvard Women’s Health Watch. Harvard Health Publishing: Harvard Medical School. February 2019.
Yoder C. “Unaddressed trauma & how it impacts us”. Peace After Trauma. 2018.

[Psychgo]

Do any of you suffer from Unhealed trauma and how long have you allowed this trauma to be stuck with you? Remember one thing, everything starts with the mind and on the inside, if you can’t grow out of it or learn to overcome it it’ll always be here. Comment below and tell us what is the cause of holding on to the trauma?

[XIANC]

Sometimes I just cry randomly even tho there is absolutely nothing bad happening

[czbedo]

I was sexually assaulted and I dont think i’ll ever forget it. It’s been almost 6 years and it still haunts me. Im trying my best to get over it but i just cant. I really wish i could just forget it. I was diagnosed with PTSD some months ago but my parents don’t believe me. They just tell me to “get over it and dont stress about it” I wish there was someone who would understand me and would help me.


*Edit: I see that a lot of people are replying, trying to help me. Please keep in mind that im only 13 years old and I can’t really go to therapy nor get medicine because of my parents. Still, thanks for replying, trying to help and sharing your own stories. We all will get through this together <3*

[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”
― Rumi

[sanjanamutyapu]

The music in the background is so calming.

[kenny-nkdb]

summary:
1. Potential violent acting out 0:30
2. The potential development of PTSD 1:19
3. Potential substance abuse 2:06
4. Unhealed trauma has more adverse effects on highly sensitive people 2:43
5. Potential physical health impairments 3:35

[katieburke]

in 3 wks, it will be 9yrs meds & alcohol free. #sohappy♡

[arizuniga]

To you who is reading this:
Have a wonderful day! 😊
Take care!
Stay safe!

[rainywren]

When somebody yells at me, I just stand there, waiting for them to slap or beat me. I've been so used to getting that kind of treatment, as lots of us. My parents can get impatient or annoyed very easily, so they usually just tell me uh some bAd things or they just beat me oof. But I really don't want anyone to be silent, just please tell someone so they can help you through the things that go on at home. Or if you refuse to tell someone irl, just comment how you feel in a comment section and people will help you. Lots of love💜💞

[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.”
― Nelson Mandela

[mikey_m]

Me: Unhealed trauma? I could never have that!
Also me: *is beginning to develop a phobia of crying because of all the times that my parents yelled at me for crying as a child*

[sunflowers-in-tulips]

My prayers go out to everyone suffering from any of these conditions, youre not alone. There are so many people right here in the comments that were brave enough to talk about their experiences and while the comments can be very toxic at times, you find kind and thoughtful people here. Sometimes it can be a good thing to talk to a complete stranger and share your worries if theyre willing to listen :)

[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Scars have the strange power to remind us that our past is real.”
― Cormac McCarthy

[ellie-dwju]

This channel is legendary, it makes me feel welcomed and present in the world like nothing else. I just wish there were more translations in the videos, I'm sure you have a lot of subscribers from abroad and are not fluent in English. I for example am Brazilian, but I strive to understand and love the entire trajectory of this beautiful channel

[MrSloth-woxj]

I was bullied severely and emotionally abused by my alcoholic father in my childhood. I have had adrenal fatigue all of my life and am physically and emotionally exhausted all of my life. Also chronic pain, insomnia, ptsd and extreme anxiety. After counselling I have some useful tools and have overcome extreme anger outbursts. Still I suffer with feelings of worthlessness but I am determined to not give up. Allof you like me keep fighting these negative feelings. We have survived because we are strong. Without agitation we do not become a pearl and without a fight there is no conquest. Find good help and never ever give up.

[gachaj]

You are STRONG
You are WANTED
You are GREAT
You are BEAUTIFUL
You are AMAZING
and most importantly YOU ARE ENOUGH
♥️🏹

[Dennis-wdnp]

I feel like I want to be hurt, sometimes I just listen to sad stuff and force myself to remember traumatic things that happen to me so I can lay in sadness

[m.t.p.]

I had a fight my parents today, telling them how traumatised and mentally damaged I had been all because of them (bipolar-disorder, anxiety, ocd...), and I also reminded them of how highly sensitive I am, thus making my pain so much worse. As soon as I got to number 4 in this video, I just bawled my eyes out.

[yskpivn]

So here is my story:
In school I was called fat and my friends used to tell me that I was eating all the time for quite a long time. This traumatized me and through quarantine I stated starving myself and lost 4 kilos. I was feeling dizzy and my stomach would ache but I didn't stop. I would still do it if I hadn't talked to my family. They explained me why I shouldn't do it so I tried to stop. They are helping me a lot and I'm glad I have them. To all the people out there who are staving themselves:
You aren't neither fat not worthless, you are strong and unique. Talk to someone before it is too late and get help as I did. Do not let this affect your life. Good luck and thanks if you got until here I appreciate it a lot :)

[queenofthorns]

I’ve been hurt by people in the past because I’m different and autistic. I’m traumatized by people and it has messed me up in ways that I can’t have a normal relationship :(