{"id":60921,"date":"2024-06-08T19:39:36","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T19:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=60921"},"modified":"2024-07-15T07:24:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T07:24:37","slug":"signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adults"},"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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#What_Does_Unhealed_Childhood_Trauma_Look_Like\" >What Does Unhealed Childhood Trauma Look Like?<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#1_Difficulty_Regulating_Emotions\" >1. Difficulty Regulating Emotions<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#2_Self-Blame\" >2. Self-Blame<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#3_Trust_Issues\" >3. Trust Issues<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#4_Difficulty_Setting_Boundaries\" >4. Difficulty Setting Boundaries<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#5_People-Pleasing_Behavior\" >5. People-Pleasing Behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#6_Addictions_or_Destructive_Coping_Mechanisms\" >6. Addictions or Destructive Coping Mechanisms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#8_Difficulty_Expressing_Vulnerability\" >8. Difficulty Expressing Vulnerability<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#9_Intense_Fear_of_Abandonment\" >9. Intense Fear of Abandonment<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#10_Perfectionism\" >10. Perfectionism<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#11_Avoidance_of_Triggers\" >11. Avoidance of Triggers<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#12_Emotional_Numbness\" >12. Emotional Numbness<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#How_Can_Childhood_Trauma_Be_Addressed_in_Adults\" >How Can Childhood Trauma Be Addressed in Adults?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#Therapy\" >Therapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#Self-Care_Practices\" >Self-Care Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#Creating_Safety\" >Creating Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#Healing_the_Inner_Child\" >Healing the Inner Child<\/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\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#How_do_I_know_if_I_experienced_childhood_trauma\" >How do I know if I experienced childhood trauma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#How_do_you_uncover_repressed_childhood_trauma\" >How do you uncover repressed childhood trauma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#Can_adults_recover_from_childhood_trauma\" >Can adults recover from childhood trauma?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children don&#8217;t know how to interpret the world, so when they feel intense fear, confusion, or pain, they take this to mean that something must be fundamentally wrong with them.<\/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=signs_of_childhood_trauma_in_adults&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=signs_of_childhood_trauma_in_adults\" 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;\">As they grow up, they internalize these beliefs, interpreting their experiences through a lens of inadequacy and fear. These internalized beliefs shape their behavior, emotions, and relationships in adulthood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an adult, you may not consciously remember any traumatic events from your childhood, but they are implicitly encoded in your psyche and do affect your development and experiences as an adult (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK195987\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the way you respond to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stress-awareness-month\/\">stress<\/a>, form relationships, or view yourself may be rooted in these early traumatic experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the signs of childhood trauma in adults is the first step toward understanding, healing, and reclaiming your life and full potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Unhealed_Childhood_Trauma_Look_Like\"><\/span><b>What Does Unhealed Childhood Trauma Look Like?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of childhood trauma in adulthood range from personal\u2013where you\u2019re unable to function well or establish a stable relationship\u2013to societal, which manifests in an increased vulnerability to mental wellness <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/daily-wall-pilates\/\">challenges<\/a> in a large number of people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some examples of childhood trauma in adults:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Difficulty_Regulating_Emotions\"><\/span><b>1. Difficulty Regulating Emotions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals who have experienced childhood trauma may struggle to regulate their emotions, particularly when it comes to negative ones such as anger, sadness, and fear. They may also have a heightened response to certain triggers or feel overwhelmed and unable to cope in stressful situations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4091823\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional dysregulation as a result of trauma means that you are unable to tolerate or manage your negative emotions effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Self-Blame\"><\/span><b>2. Self-Blame<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children often blame themselves for the traumatic events they experience. In childhood, we cannot recognize a bad environment, so we conclude that there\u2019s something wrong with us when things do not go well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As adults, this self-blame can manifest in persistent, but often subtle, feelings of guilt and shame (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6338281\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), as well as distress, and low self-esteem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Trust_Issues\"><\/span><b>3. Trust Issues<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust is a crucial part of healthy relationships, but for those who have experienced childhood trauma, it can be difficult to trust others. They may have difficulty forming deep connections with others or constantly fear being hurt or betrayed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bpded.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s40479-020-00143-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\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=signs_of_childhood_trauma_in_adults\">BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep app is exactly what you need! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Difficulty_Setting_Boundaries\"><\/span><b>4. Difficulty Setting Boundaries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boundaries are essential for healthy relationships, but those who have experienced childhood trauma may struggle to set and maintain boundaries (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/endcan.org\/2023\/10\/23\/the-importance-of-setting-boundaries-as-an-adult-survivor-of-child-abuse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They may fear rejection or abandonment if they say no or have difficulty recognizing when their boundaries are being crossed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_People-Pleasing_Behavior\"><\/span><b>5. People-Pleasing Behavior<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As children, people may have had to please their caregivers to receive love and approval. In adulthood, this can manifest as people-pleasing behavior, where they prioritize the needs and wants of others over their own to maintain a sense of safety and acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Addictions_or_Destructive_Coping_Mechanisms\"><\/span><b>6. Addictions or Destructive Coping Mechanisms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealed childhood trauma can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance abuse, gambling, or self-harm (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK207191\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some of these coping mechanisms are adopted to cope with intense emotional dysregulation of the nervous system. These behaviors may provide temporary relief but can ultimately worsen the long-term effects of trauma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At their core, most unhealthy coping mechanisms are a form of avoiding the suppressed emotional pain that resulted from neglect, unmet needs, and various forms of abuse.<\/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=signs_of_childhood_trauma_in_adults\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7-1.png\" alt=\"signs of childhood trauma in adults\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Difficulty_Expressing_Vulnerability\"><\/span><b>8. Difficulty Expressing Vulnerability<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children who have experienced trauma may have learned to suppress their emotions as a means of coping with overwhelming experiences (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK207191\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As adults, this can make it difficult to express vulnerability and open up to others, which can lead to difficulties forming intimate relationships. It is not that they do not want to open up to others about their emotions, but sometimes they cannot even identify what they feel in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The disconnection from their bodies, sensations, and emotions makes it difficult for them to communicate how they feel to other people because they cannot even communicate this to themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Intense_Fear_of_Abandonment\"><\/span><b>9. Intense Fear of Abandonment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children who have experienced trauma may fear abandonment by their caregivers, and this fear can be carried into adulthood. It may manifest as unhealthy attachment styles or a constant need for reassurance and validation in relationships (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2019.00914\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A traumatized child&#8217;s reaction will be based on their attachment style. Their response will vary depending on whether they are anxiously attached or avoidantly attached.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoidantly attached people are more afraid of intimacy than they are of abandonment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiously attached adults may be unconsciously terrified of feeling the pain of abandonment again. In some cases, this overwhelming feeling of abandonment prevents adults from pursuing relationships.\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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Perfectionism\"><\/span><b>10. Perfectionism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfectionism can be a coping mechanism for childhood trauma (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0191886919302107?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), as it provides a sense of control in a chaotic world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it can also lead to excessive self-criticism and unrealistic expectations, which creates additional <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-stress-release\/\">stress<\/a> and worry. It can manifest as a fear of failure, an intense need for control, or difficulty accepting mistakes and imperfections. Perfectionism demands a lot of cognitive energy from someone, which is why sometimes they feel more tired than it is normal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Avoidance_of_Triggers\"><\/span><b>11. Avoidance of Triggers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have experienced trauma may avoid situations, places, or people that remind them of their past traumatic experiences. This avoidance can severely limit their daily lives and hamper their ability to form new relationships or try new things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, the signs of childhood trauma in adults can be so overwhelming that when they encounter a trigger, they may experience flashbacks and nightmares (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK207191\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Emotional_Numbness\"><\/span><b>12. Emotional Numbness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a response to overwhelming trauma, some individuals may shut down emotionally and become detached from their feelings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of repressed childhood trauma in adults may manifest as a lack of emotional response, a disconnection from one\u2019s emotions, or the inability to connect with others on an emotional level (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.3402\/ejpt.v6.27905\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Childhood_Trauma_Be_Addressed_in_Adults\"><\/span><b>How Can Childhood Trauma Be Addressed in Adults?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating childhood trauma in adults can be a long and challenging process, but it is possible to heal and overcome its effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you have any mental health condition, please consult a mental health specialist.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some common treatments:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Therapy\"><\/span><b>Therapy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy is often the first line of treatment for adult survivors of childhood trauma. Various types of therapy can help, such as talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK207184\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, an efficient trauma therapy intervention should also include a form of somatic and bodywork to address the physiological effects of trauma. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-experiencing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic Experiencing<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/traumahealing.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (SE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/narmtraining.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuro Effective Relational Model (NARM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are great approaches to working with complex trauma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Care_Practices\"><\/span><b>Self-Care Practices<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-care practices can play a significant role in coping with childhood trauma. You should engage in activities such as (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/health-information\/emotional-wellness-toolkit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mindfulness and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-meditation\/\">meditation<\/a>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can help you connect with your emotions and gain a sense of control over your thoughts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exercise: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can release endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Journaling or creative expression: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can help you process and express your emotions in a healthy way.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connecting with supportive friends and family: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can provide a sense of safety and belonging.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seeking support from fellow survivors or joining a support group: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can provide validation, understanding, and community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_Safety\"><\/span><b>Creating Safety<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many individuals with trauma, creating a sense of safety is an essential part of the healing process (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK207185\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This may involve setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and learning to identify and avoid triggers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our blog on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-techniques\/\"><b>Somatic Techniques<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great resource to help you learn more about creating a sense of safety in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healing_the_Inner_Child\"><\/span><b>Healing the Inner Child<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childhood trauma can also impact your relationship with your inner child. Through therapy and self-exploration, you can learn to heal your inner child by practicing mindfulness and dismantling the barriers of the trauma (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/healing-the-child-within\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/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=signs_of_childhood_trauma_in_adults\">Start using BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep <\/a> app and watch your life transform!<\/strong><\/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=signs_of_childhood_trauma_in_adults\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6-1.png\" alt=\"signs of childhood trauma in adults\" \/>\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=\"How_do_I_know_if_I_experienced_childhood_trauma\"><\/span><strong>How do I know if I experienced childhood trauma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The signs of childhood trauma in adulthood can manifest in a variety of ways, such as worry, eating issues, difficulties in relationships, and others (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intechopen.com\/chapters\/51986\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also have recurring nightmares or flashbacks relating to past events. Sometimes, a trigger in your adult life can awaken memories of childhood trauma.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_uncover_repressed_childhood_trauma\"><\/span><strong>How do you uncover repressed childhood trauma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncovering repressed childhood trauma often requires professional help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused therapy can help in this process (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3083990\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3951033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4476061\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In some cases, certain triggers or life events may bring repressed memories to the surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_adults_recover_from_childhood_trauma\"><\/span><strong>Can adults recover from childhood trauma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, adults can recover from childhood trauma, but it often requires a long and challenging process. Therapies such as individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and trauma-informed therapies can be effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-care practices, such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, regular exercise, and maintaining a support network can also play a crucial role in recovery. In some cases, medication may be prescribed for the management of signs associated with trauma.<\/span><\/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=signs_of_childhood_trauma_in_adults&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=signs_of_childhood_trauma_in_adults\" 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;\">The effects of childhood trauma in adults are far-reaching and complex. It takes courage and dedication to confront and heal from past traumas, but it is possible to reclaim your life and create a healthier, happier future for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or anyone you know is struggling with the effects of childhood trauma, professional help is a valuable step toward healing and growth. You must remember that you are not defined by your traumatic experiences, and there is hope for a brighter tomorrow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Children don&#8217;t know how to interpret the world, so when they feel intense fear, confusion, or pain, they take this to mean that something must be fundamentally wrong with them. As they grow up, they internalize these beliefs, interpreting their experiences through a lens of inadequacy and fear. 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