What is an attachment cry?

An attachment cry occurs when the attachment system is activated. It is essentially used as an alert system to communicate that comfort or protection is needed from a caregiver (8). An attachment cry is a necessary means for survival and if not responded to, attachment formation can be negatively impacted and have long-term effects on development.

What does unprocessed trauma look like?

There are many ways unprocessed trauma can manifest, depending on the person and type of trauma that has been experienced. Some people experience intrusive thoughts and memories that may disrupt their daily lives and result in physiological symptoms. People who are dealing with unprocessed trauma may also become avoidant and steer away from certain places or activities and even the formation of healthy relationships. Unprocessed trauma can also cause low self-esteem and mental health struggles. In some cases, it even manifests as chronic pain, fatigue, and somatic symptoms, which can often be mitigated by using somatic practices such as somatic emotional release and somatic exercises.

Can a trauma bond become true love?

It’s unlikely that a trauma bond will become true love as these bonds are often formed on the basis of unhealthy and toxic behavior. Although various therapies may be used to sort through trauma bonding, it would be uncommon to see a trauma bond form into a healthy, functional, loving relationship.

How do you remove trauma bonds?

The removal of trauma bonds can occur with the guidance and help of a professional who specializes in healing trauma. It can be a long and tedious process, but a healthy outcome can occur through commitment and the right guidance.

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Amber Nelson, PhD

MS in Social Psychology, Certified Running Coach

With over 9 years of studying psychology, Amber Nelson holds a PhD in social psychology. Outside of her psychology studies, Amber is a dedicated athlete and weight loss success story. After losing 100 pounds naturally, Amber fell in love with health and fitness. She has written health and fitness content for several well-known brands for nearly 5 years now and recently became a certified running coach. She loves sharing her knowledge with the health and fitness community and using her education to enhance her writing by including research.

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