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New book coming to Amazon soon - keep an eye out for it!

#abuseawareness #healingjourney #survivorstrong #growthmindset #traumahealing #learnandgrow #youarenotalone #traumarecoveryjourney #breakingthesilence #thriveaftertrauma #mentalhealthmatters #healingispossible #traumaformed #posttraumaticgrowth #breakingfreefromabuse #youareworthy #traumainformed #healingfromtrauma #survivorsupport #mentalhealthwarrior

New book coming to Amazon soon - keep an eye out for it!

#abuseawareness #healingjourney #survivorstrong #growthmindset #traumahealing #learnandgrow #youarenotalone #traumarecoveryjourney #breakingthesilence #thriveaftertrauma #mentalhealthmatters #healingispossible #traumaformed #posttraumaticgrowth #breakingfreefromabuse #youareworthy #traumainformed #healingfromtrauma #survivorsupport #mentalhealthwarrior

Flashbacks are a common way people relive traumatic events. They're not just memories, but intense experiences that make you feel like you're going through the trauma again in the present moment. This can be very upsetting and frightening.

Here's a breakdown of flashbacks as a trauma response:

Flashbacks are a normal response to trauma, but they can be disruptive and scary. If you're experiencing flashbacks, it's important to seek help from a mental health professional. They can teach you coping mechanisms to manage flashbacks and help you process the trauma.

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In this episode we'll delve into the world of emotions, specifically focusing on mood swings and their surprising connection to trauma. We'll explore how past experiences can influence our present emotional state, and how seemingly erratic mood shifts might be a response to unresolved trauma.

How is guilt and shame related to trauma? The roots run deep. Grab your journal and prepare to learn something new.

The inability to sleep (when it's caused by a trauma reaction can have long lasting effects. In this episode we'll cover what some of the symptoms might be, and toward the end I promise to leave a series of questions that a professional looking to help you might ask.

How long have you been struggling with sleep?

Describe your typical sleep pattern. How easily do you fall asleep? Do you wake up often during the night? How rested do you feel in the morning?

Have you noticed any changes in your sleep habits recently?

Do you have any nightmares or disturbing dreams? If so, can you describe them?

Are there any specific thoughts, feelings, or situations that seem to make it harder to sleep?

Have you ever experienced any traumatic events in your life? This could include anything from a major accident or injury to emotional abuse or neglect.

If so, how did those events affect you at the time? How do they affect you now?

Have you ever felt unsafe or threatened in any way?

Do you have any history of mental health concerns, such as anxiety or depression?

Are you experiencing any significant stressors in your life right now? This could include things like work, school, relationships, or finances.

How are you coping with these stressors?

Do you feel safe and supported in your current environment?

Do you have any substance abuse issues?

Additionally, the therapist might ask you to complete a sleep diary to track your sleep patterns over time.

Use specific assessment tools designed to screen for trauma symptoms.