{"id":57960,"date":"2023-12-22T20:22:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T20:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=57960"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"healing-childhood-trauma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/","title":{"rendered":"Efficient Methods to Address Childhood Trauma\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#What_are_some_examples_of_childhood_trauma\" >What are some examples of childhood trauma?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Witnessing_violence\" >Witnessing violence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Physical_neglect\" >Physical neglect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Emotional_abuse\" >Emotional abuse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Physical_abuse\" >Physical abuse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Sexual_abuse\" >Sexual abuse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#How_childhood_trauma_can_affect_peoples_lives\" >How childhood trauma can affect peoples\u2019 lives<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#A_higher_risk_of_mental_health_issues\" >A higher risk of mental health issues\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Lack_of_self-worth\" >Lack of self-worth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Problems_in_relationships\" >Problems in relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Issues_with_physical_well-being\" >Issues with physical well-being<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Cognitive_Issues\" >Cognitive Issues\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Potential_childhood_trauma_after-effects\" >Potential childhood trauma after-effects\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Why_is_childhood_trauma_so_painful\" >Why is childhood trauma so painful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#What_are_ways_to_cope_with_childhood_trauma\" >What are ways to cope with childhood trauma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#Do_you_ever_fully_heal_from_trauma\" >Do you ever fully heal from trauma?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you experiencing signs of emotional distress without any obvious cause?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=healing_childhood_trauma&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/understandyourfeelings_gif-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=healing_childhood_trauma\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/understandyourfeelings_gif-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been through disturbing or terrifying events in the past, your symptoms make a lot of sense. What you may be experiencing is a series of symptoms that are related to a traumatic history. They can manifest as difficulties with relationships, self-esteem issues, distress and burnout, or an overall disconnection from yourself, other people, and the world around you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, mental health interventions may be helpful for addressing traumatic experiences of the past. Although the idea of going to a mental health professional may seem intimidating, research has shown that it can help enhance people\u2019s quality of life and reduce trauma-related symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend contacting a professional who will guide you through this process and provide you with effective skills and tools to help you cope with your distress.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article explores examples of childhood trauma and the potential consequences of not addressing them effectively. We will also discuss methods that may be effective for addressing childhood trauma that might be recommended by a professional. Let\u2019s get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to reach into the deep crevices of your mind, take yourself out of the mental loop, regain balance, infuse yourself with optimism, and cultivate compassion &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=healing_childhood_trauma\">BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep app is exactly what you need! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_examples_of_childhood_trauma\"><\/span><b>What are some examples of childhood trauma?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we explore ways that may be helpful for dealing with childhood trauma, it\u2019s important to understand the definition of childhood trauma and the different forms it may take.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child trauma<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">occurs when a child witnesses or experiences an adverse event that makes them feel intimidated, scared, unsafe, or unable to cope with the situation at hand(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/effects-of-childhood-trauma#what-is-childhood-trauma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childhood trauma can take several forms. Examples of childhood trauma include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Witnessing violence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical neglect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional abuse and emotional neglect\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual abuse (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3583768\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Witnessing_violence\"><\/span><b>Witnessing violence<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This occurs when a child witnesses any type of violence. This is not limited to the home environment. It could be school violence or even an act of terrorism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When they witness any form of violence, the child may feel immediate threat and terror and may internalize the belief that the world is a dangerous place. As a result, their nervous system either shuts down or remains in a state of dysregulation as a means of preparing them for future threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=healing_childhood_trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10.png\" alt=\"healing childhood trauma\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_neglect\"><\/span><b>Physical neglect<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neglect is a type of abuse that occurs when a person doesn\u2019t have their basic needs met, such as water, shelter, and food. There are other types of neglect that include emotional neglect (e.g. the parents don\u2019t provide love, guidance, and emotional support to the child), educational neglect (this happens when a caregiver doesn\u2019t enroll a child at school or make arrangements to homeschool them), and medical neglect (when a parent doesn&#8217;t look after their child\u2019s health and may avoid seeking medical attention) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/neglect-vs-abuse#types\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_abuse\"><\/span><b>E<\/b><b>motional abuse<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional abuse is a non-physical behavior that may attempt to control, isolate, or frighten somebody else. It can also be present in romantic relationships where threats, excessive jealousy, insults, constant monitoring, manipulation, humiliation, intimidation, and dismissiveness become a \u201cnormal\u201d thing in communication (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/resources\/what-is-emotional-abuse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Emotional abuse may have long-lasting consequences on a person\u2019s ability to develop trust in people or build genuine emotional intimacy with another person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_abuse\"><\/span><b>Physical abuse<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical abuse may manifest in aggressive and violent behavior toward another person that results in bodily injury and physical pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical abuse can involve punching, biting, kicking, beating, choking, burning, or shaking, which can result in permanent harm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical abuse may be present between parents and children or between intimate partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals who experience physical abuse often feel helpless, fearful, and isolated. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.apa.org\/physical-abuse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sexual_abuse\"><\/span><b>Sexual abuse<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child sexual abuse refers to any sexual activity involving a minor that can be initiated by an adult or another minor. According to the American Psychological Association, sexual abuse is \u201cany nonconsensual or exploitive sexual behavior or activity imposed on an individual without their consent\u201d.\u00a0 Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina states in an article that there are two major types of child sexual abuse: touching and non-touching (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.preventchildabusenc.org\/resource-hub\/about-child-sexual-abuse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/\"><i>What Childhood Trauma Do I Have? <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_childhood_trauma_can_affect_peoples_lives\"><\/span><b>How childhood trauma can affect peoples\u2019 lives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have experienced childhood trauma may present with symptoms of aggression, sadness, or distress for no apparent reason. This can negatively impact their quality of life. People may also struggle in interpersonal relationships, for example, they may experience difficulties building trust with others. In some cases, any unexplained behavior or symptoms may point to a previous traumatic event that hasn\u2019t been processed and healed. This isn\u2019t always the case for unexplained behavior or symptoms, but it is one avenue to explore them through.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, not everyone feels prepared or ready to dive into their past and seek support for the pain they are experiencing, but sooner or later they may find themselves in similar situations and life patterns. When this happens, one thing they can do is recognize that they\u2019re struggling and seek support from a trauma-informed mental health professional, if this is an affordable and realistic option for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some situations, addressing childhood trauma in therapy can help prevent and reverse problems arising in people\u2019s dating lives, careers, and physical and emotional health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childhood trauma in adults can have different effects, and it can impair their emotional and physical health. Childhood trauma may trigger one of the following manifestations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A higher risk of mental health issues\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of self-worth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems in relationships<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues with physical well-being<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive issues such as problems with memory and concentration(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newportinstitute.com\/resources\/treatment\/childhood-trauma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=healing_childhood_trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9.png\" alt=\"healing childhood trauma\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_higher_risk_of_mental_health_issues\"><\/span><b>A higher risk of mental <\/b><b>health issues\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traumatic events are associated with a high risk of mental health issues. A 2023 study found that conscious memories of childhood trauma can hinder mental health issues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapsychiatry\/article-abstract\/2806882\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That being said, therapists are asked to adopt trauma-informed therapy approaches to avoid overwhelming patients or potentially allowing them to be retraumatised by revisiting negative experiences from the past (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1080\/03060497.1999.11085931\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, it\u2019s important to seek help from trustworthy therapists who have expertise or experience in working with trauma survivors.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><i>If you have PTSD or any other mental health condition, please consult a mental health specialist.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_self-worth\"><\/span><b>Lack of self-worth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have been abused or neglected during their childhood may develop the belief that they don\u2019t deserve to be loved, among other maladaptive beliefs. A lack of self-worth may lead to deep emotional pain and trigger episodes of depression and anxiety. In the long term, this may lead to people entering and remaining in unfulfilling relationships due to an internalized sense of unworthiness, among other consequences childhood trauma may have on peoples\u2019 lives <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newportinstitute.com\/resources\/treatment\/childhood-trauma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_in_relationships\"><\/span><b>Problems in relationships<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childhood trauma may result in an ongoing pattern of difficult relationships \u2013 both personal and professional \u2013 that may be characterized by a lack of trust. Surviving traumatic stress during childhood may evoke confusion, fear, shame, and an inability to depend on other people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with such experiences may struggle to trust other people, ask for help, or share their feelings and emotions with others (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newportinstitute.com\/resources\/treatment\/childhood-trauma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issues_with_physical_well-being\"><\/span><b>Issues with physical well-being<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to impacting people\u2019s mental and emotional health, previous trauma may also leave traces on their physical well-being. Studies have shown that children who experience trauma may experience physical well-being problems in adulthood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2816923\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If you are experiencing physical health issues, please consult a healthcare professional or physician.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cognitive_Issues\"><\/span><b>Cognitive Issues\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A traumatized brain may have difficulties with memory, concentration, focus, decision-making, or other cognitive skills. Research has shown that untreated trauma may strongly impact cognitive functioning (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6959209\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that it may be difficult for childhood trauma survivors to memorize things, think logically, or solve problems (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newportinstitute.com\/resources\/treatment\/childhood-trauma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve dipped your toes in meditation before but couldn\u2019t sit through a session because of all the thoughts buzzing in your head, impulses snatching away control or all the overwhelming feelings that start bubbling up the minute you sink into the silence, it\u2019s only because you didn\u2019t have the right guidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=healing_childhood_trauma\">Start using BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep <\/a> app and watch your life transform!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_childhood_trauma_after-effects\"><\/span><b>Potential childhood trauma after-effects\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a 2010 article by Alexander C. McFarlane, the \u201ceffects of traumatic stress need to be considered as a major environmental challenge that places individual\u2019s physical and psychological health equally at risk\u201d(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2020\/08\/200803092120.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). How people cope with childhood trauma varies from person to person and due to different environments. In some cases, the after-effects of childhood trauma may be mitigated with time, but in other cases, the stress of everyday life combined with past traumatic experiences may become overwhelming. As everyone\u2019s experience is personal, it\u2019s important that people who are struggling find the best support that is accessible to them, whether this is through psychotherapy, reading and learning more about trauma side-effects and coping skills (books such as \u201cThe Body Keeps the Score\u201d by Bessel van der Kolk, MD), or reaching out to loved ones for support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_childhood_trauma_so_painful\"><\/span><b>Why is childhood trauma so painful?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s severe or mild trauma, any distressing event is painful, especially when it\u2019s experienced as a child. People may feel stressed, scared, perplexed, and\/or helpless. The world may not seem safe to them anymore. This feeling can be aggravated when childhood trauma is inflicted by a parent or another person the trauma survivor trusted and may continue to trust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childhood trauma may influence life choices and manifest in negative ways, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with an unsupportive or abusive partner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working in a deeply unfulfilling job<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in an environment you\u2019re not happy with\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using alcohol and drugs to numb feelings and avoid painful memories\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowing people to cross your boundaries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these situations can be painful and may leave people feeling as if they have no control over them, it\u2019s important that people try to claim control over their lives without allowing childhood trauma to continue to affect them years later. While identifying ways in which childhood trauma may be affecting your life years later can be anxiety-producing, working on adaptive coping skills to enhance your quality of life may help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_ways_to_cope_with_childhood_trauma\"><\/span><b>What are ways to cope with childhood trauma?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve identified five strategies that may support people while they\u2019re coping with childhood trauma. They can be helpful and support overall well-being. They can also help people feel better and stay motivated to take good care of themselves.\u00a0 Better choices can lead to good habits and good habits can lead to the life people truly deserve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These methods include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admitting the problem. If you\u2019ve become aware that childhood trauma is affecting your physical and emotional well-being, it may be helpful to first acknowledge the struggle. It may also be helpful to reach out to seasoned professionals who specialize in childhood trauma treatment, if that is an option, or to read about coping skills from trustworthy sources that can best support you in this journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having good social support. People who are dealing with the after-effects of childhood trauma may benefit from surrounding themselves with people who respect their boundaries and make them feel safe. If someone feels uncomfortable discussing their childhood trauma with a friend group or family member, it may be helpful to reach out to a mental health provider who will provide that context for them(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/effects-of-childhood-trauma#healing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking up stress-reduction activities. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga\/\"><b>Somatic Yoga<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-meditation\/\"><b>Somatic Meditation <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deserve to be on this list. Studies have suggested that both of these practices improve self-confidence, balance, and stability (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31483689\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For more information, read our\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/28-day-somatic-exercise-for-trauma-relief\/\"><b>28-day Somatic Exercise for Trauma Relief <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">article. These practices may help boost self-confidence and awareness of personal needs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, mindfulness techniques may also help with stress regulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/effects-of-childhood-trauma#healing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying physically active and eating nutritious meals. Physical exercise and versatility in your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/day-weight-loss-low-carb-diet\/\">diet<\/a> can go far beyond optics. They can lead to:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better mood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased self-esteem (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportengland.org\/funds-and-campaigns\/mental-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to nutrition, it\u2019s important to focus on what you can add to your plate rather than what you can take off it. It\u2019s important to feed your body with various nutrients from all types of foods, including <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-vegetables\/\">vegetables<\/a>, fruits, seeds, legumes, oats, and rice. The more natural foods you can add to your diet, the better your gut health will be. Gut and brain health are closely related (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Brains-Got-Sh-ts-Again\/dp\/1398464082#customerReviews\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting out drugs and limiting alcohol use. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and drugs are undoubtedly damaging and can lead to long-term adverse effects on physical and mental well-being (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rethink.org\/advice-and-information\/about-mental-illness\/learn-more-about-conditions\/drugs-alcohol-and-mental-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Reducing and\/or limiting their intake may be highly supportive of your mental health. If you need more help battling an addiction, please seek advice from an addiction mental health specialist.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ways of coping with childhood trauma can be more effective when they\u2019re combined with seeing a mental health professional. You should consider talk therapy, such as trauma-informed <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-weight-loss\/\">cognitive behavioral therapy<\/a>. This can help change how you understand your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, and identify healthy ways of coping with the lasting effects of traumatic events <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/effects-of-childhood-trauma#healing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/\"><i>Healing Childhood Trauma Methods That Really Work<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=healing_childhood_trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8.png\" alt=\"healing childhood trauma\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_ever_fully_heal_from_trauma\"><\/span><strong>Do you ever fully heal from trauma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although trauma can have long-lasting effects on your well-being, people can identify sustainable and adaptive coping skills through the help of a mental health professional. There\u2019s no black-or-white answer regarding whether you can fully heal from childhood trauma. It\u2019s always beneficial to contact a mental health specialist or healthcare provider as they can shed light on effective ways for coping with childhood trauma outcomes.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>If you have any mental health condition, please consult a mental health professional.<\/b><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=healing_childhood_trauma&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/understandyourfeelings_gif-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=healing_childhood_trauma\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/understandyourfeelings_gif-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, this article has shed some light on the concept of childhood trauma. There are several forms of childhood trauma, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">witnessing violence, physical neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults who don\u2019t heal from childhood traumas may or may not encounter the following negative effects: a higher risk of mental illness, lack of self-worth, problems in relationships, issues with physical health, problems with cognitive abilities, and\/or post-traumatic stress disorder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helpful coping skills include admitting the problem, having good social support, picking up stress-reduction activities, remaining physically active, and eating nutritious meals, in addition to cutting out drugs and limiting alcohol use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We also recommend that you talk to a mental health professional who can provide you with support and tools that may be supportive of your mental health.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you experiencing signs of emotional distress without any obvious cause?\u00a0 If you\u2019ve been through disturbing or terrifying events in the past, your symptoms make a lot of sense. 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