Trauma is an experience that never ends.
It happened back in my college days, but it's too sensitive and personal for me to share it with you right now. Although it happened a long time ago, the emotions are still present, and I am still suffering from the pain from the past.
I had the idea that I could forget about it after some time had passed, yet here I am again, scared and worried. I'm embracing the tears that are coming down my face and the memories that are rushing through my head. I feel self-pity and miserable for having gone through such a traumatic experience that I will have to bear by myself.
It is true that once a trauma occurs, it never goes away.
Emotional and psychological trauma may result from extremely stressful situations that broke your sense of security and left you feeling helpless in perilous situations. As a result of psychological trauma, you could battle with unsettling emotions, memories, and worry. Additionally, you might feel numb, alienated, and lacking in confidence in other people.
Although life or bodily safety is typically at stake during traumatic situations, they can also be brought on by any situation that makes you feel powerless and alone. It is your emotional response to the experience that determines whether it qualifies as traumatic, not the objective facts. The more afraid and helpless you feel, the more likely you are to suffer from trauma.
Although anyone can go through a traumatic event, your risk of becoming traumatized rises if you're constantly stressed out have recently suffered a string of losses, or have already gone through trauma - especially if the previous trauma happened when you were a youngster.
In order to assist someone who has experienced trauma, be sure to:
Healing from trauma takes time. Be patient with the development of your rehabilitation and keep in mind that every person's response to trauma is different. Do not contrast your loved one's response with those of others or with your own.
Help your loved one resume their regular routine by giving them practical aid. For instance, it could mean helping out with household tasks or grocery shopping, or it could simply mean being available to talk or listen.
Even while you shouldn't force your loved one to talk, you should be prepared in case they do. For some trauma survivors, sharing their experiences in conversation might be difficult. Let your loved one know that you are available to hang out if they just want to relax and that you are ready to listen if they want to talk instead of forcing them to talk.
Help your loved one unwind and interact with others. Encourage them to get outside, find friends, and engage in hobbies and other fun activities.
Your loved one may become emotionally distant, agitated, or withdrawn. Remember that this can have a devastating effect and may have nothing to do with you or your relationship.
For someone to recover from trauma, open communication is essential. Inform them that feeling anxious or disturbed is normal. Permit them to see how they might manage their symptoms in a healthy way. They might look to you for advice on how to handle trauma as well.
I'm hoping and praying that this trauma will end and that I'll be able to get over it all in due time. :(
A very good and useful thing to to share. We should be ready to listen and advise someone who has a traumatic experience. I agree with you not forcing them to talk. Yes help them with tasks like you mentioned, sometimes an act like this is better than words.
Hugs 🤗 for you my friend. Hoping for smiles and happiness for you. God bless you :)