{"id":68057,"date":"2024-11-27T10:08:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T10:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=68057"},"modified":"2024-11-27T10:09:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T10:09:16","slug":"attachment-trauma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/attachment-trauma\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Attachment Trauma? How it Forms and What it Looks Like"},"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\/attachment-trauma\/#How_to_Identify_Attachment_Trauma\" >How to Identify Attachment Trauma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/attachment-trauma\/#What_Does_Attachment_Trauma_Feel_Like\" >What Does Attachment Trauma Feel Like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/attachment-trauma\/#What_Is_the_Root_Cause_of_Attachment_Issues\" >What Is the Root Cause of Attachment Issues?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/attachment-trauma\/#How_Do_You_Break_Attachment_Trauma\" >How Do You Break Attachment Trauma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/attachment-trauma\/#At_What_Age_Is_Attachment_Trauma_Formed\" >At What Age Is Attachment Trauma Formed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/attachment-trauma\/#How_Do_You_Love_Someone_with_Attachment_Trauma\" >How Do You Love Someone with Attachment Trauma?<\/a><\/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\/attachment-trauma\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/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\/attachment-trauma\/#What_is_an_attachment_cry\" >What is an attachment cry?<\/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\/attachment-trauma\/#What_does_unprocessed_trauma_look_like\" >What does unprocessed trauma look like?<\/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\/attachment-trauma\/#Can_a_trauma_bond_become_true_love\" >Can a trauma bond become true love?<\/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\/attachment-trauma\/#How_do_you_remove_trauma_bonds\" >How do you remove trauma bonds?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/attachment-trauma\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attachment and trauma are two things many humans experience. While there can be a correlation between the two, not all attachment comes with trauma. On the other hand, all trauma can have an impact on attachment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Attachment_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;\">Attachment starts to form in the first month of your life and becomes more complex and intricate over time, with each experience helping to shape and mold who you are and who you may become into adulthood <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iasa-dmm.org\/images\/uploads\/Attachment%20and%20trauma%20--%20Chris%20Purnell%20--%20for%20%20IASA.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attachments are formed as a response to your needs as a child. They\u2019re influenced by how your caregiver responds when you\u2019re in danger or distress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more appropriately your caregiver responds, the more likely you are to form a secure attachment style <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iasa-dmm.org\/images\/uploads\/Attachment%20and%20trauma%20--%20Chris%20Purnell%20--%20for%20%20IASA.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The more your caregiver\u2019s response isn\u2019t in line with your desired response, the more likely you are to form an attachment style that has anxious or avoidant characteristics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can imagine, having an experience where your caregiver isn\u2019t available can have a profound impact on your attachment. If your caregiver has substance abuse issues and is unavailable, this can be a type of trauma. Attachment trauma can also occur if you experience verbal or physical abuse as a child or don\u2019t have a stable living situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Attachment_Trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66197\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Attachment Trauma\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_2-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different types of trauma that can occur that result in attachment trauma and they\u2019re not limited to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/signs-of-childhood-trauma-in-adults\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">childhood experiences.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Being in an abusive relationship as an adult can also result in attachment trauma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Identify_Attachment_Trauma\"><\/span><b>How to Identify Attachment Trauma<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attachment <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-signs-of-trauma-bonding\/\">trauma<\/a> can be identified in a variety of ways. Firstly, the impact trauma has on attachment can vary based on the age at which the trauma occurred, how often the trauma was experienced, and whether or not a caregiver was available to provide support and comfort as a response to the trauma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma isn\u2019t always quickly or easily identified, but when it is, it\u2019s often due to a display of concerning behaviors or signs of stunted neurodevelopmental growth. When you experience trauma, your body tends to have a physiological stress response <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1467-8578.2010.00477.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This means that while you may feel emotionally troubled, your body is also having a response as it\u2019s trying to protect itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, when your body is constantly dealing with a stress response, this can disable its ability to function properly, which can lead to apparent delays in development and on a social level. This can also result in displays of inappropriate or abnormal behavior <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1467-8578.2010.00477.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Professionals typically look for signs of these delays and behaviors and can further assess an individual based on initial observations as a means of determining if they\u2019ve experienced attachment trauma. Clinicians use various screening tools and examinations of patient history to assess patients for trauma and related attachment issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe provides members with tailored plans that are based on their unique physical, psychological, and lifestyle needs and health goals. <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Attachment_Trauma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start using BetterMe <\/a>corporate wellness solutions to transform your team and business!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Attachment_Trauma_Feel_Like\"><\/span><b>What Does Attachment Trauma Feel Like?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way attachment trauma feels depends a lot on the intensity and frequency of the experienced trauma and the age at which it occurred. How you feel can also depend on whether or not you had a caregiver to provide comfort and support as you dealt with the trauma and can also be influenced by whether or not you\u2019ve addressed the trauma by speaking to a professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people with highly dysregulated attachment may feel that they\u2019re quite controlling, extremely self-reliant, or compulsive when it comes to caregiving. In addition, you may always feel the need to comply with the demands of others or be easily coerced. Some people may even develop mental health conditions later in life <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1467-8578.2010.00477.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also common for people with attachment trauma issues to feel a great deal of shame and guilt <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/su-files.s3.us-east-2.wasabisys.com\/albertac\/9f67752e22d09fe89524a70a.pdf?response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=CHEAZ6H9VUZV6DM6BPQE%2F20240806%2Fus-east-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20240806T140221Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Expires=14400&amp;X-Amz-Signature=facc4e994683036d0fc805bd6436d9f47a709f56dff1b3a4214faa35fa589302\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(3). <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may experience negative feelings about who you are and feel guilty about the things you have done (even if they weren\u2019t particularly bad).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-healing-exercises-2\/\">Somatic Healing Exercises: Finding Inner Peace<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Root_Cause_of_Attachment_Issues\"><\/span><b>What Is the Root Cause of Attachment Issues?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The root cause of attachment issues is not having a caregiver who properly responds to you when you need comfort and protection. People are constantly trying to either get close to someone they want to connect with or remain close to the person they\u2019ve connected with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this connection isn\u2019t obtained or maintained, it can cause feelings of distress, which result in behaviors such as crying, yelling, whining, smiling, or clinging. These behaviors are used as an attempt to get the attention of the desired person, and if that person doesn\u2019t respond to your attempts, this can cause further distress and confusion and ultimately lead to attachment issues <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proquest.com\/docview\/3077488737?pq-origsite=gscholar&amp;fromopenview=true&amp;sourcetype=Dissertations%20&amp;%20Theses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(4).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both children and adults notice whether their caregiver or partner responds to their signs of distress and their response, or lack thereof, determines how the attachment bond forms. That being said, attachment issues can arise as a result of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unstable relationships in childhood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and adulthood and could potentially even result in adult romantic relationship issues \u200b\u200b<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proquest.com\/docview\/3077488737?pq-origsite=gscholar&amp;fromopenview=true&amp;sourcetype=Dissertations%20&amp;%20Theses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(4).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Attachment_Trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66390\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_18-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Attachment Trauma\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_18.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_18-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_18.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_18-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Break_Attachment_Trauma\"><\/span><b>How Do You Break Attachment Trauma?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking attachment trauma can be a long and complex process. Attachment starts to form in infancy and all of the experiences you have after that contribute to your personal attachment style. In order to \u2018break\u2019 the attachment that you\u2019ve formed as a response to trauma, you\u2019ll likely need to seek professional help from a clinician. Clinicians can use a wide variety of psychological practices to help you safely acknowledge and start to cope with the trauma you experienced. This may ultimately help you start the healing process and clinicians can give you tools and guidance for forming new and healthy attachments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also try additional treatments such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-therapy-exercises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">somatic movement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/trauma-informed-yoga\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trauma-informed yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which have been known to help release trauma and emotions. Engaging in different types of somatic therapies can encourage a mind-body connection and lead to emotional releases, which can allow personal growth to occur <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/17432979.2015.1067256?scroll=top&amp;needAccess=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wave goodbye to bulky weights and roll out the red carpet for <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Attachment_Trauma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BetterMe\u2019s Long Resistance Bands<\/a>. Three levels of resistance, infinite levels of fun, and absolutely zero slippage!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_What_Age_Is_Attachment_Trauma_Formed\"><\/span><b>At What Age Is Attachment Trauma Formed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attachment trauma can be formed at any age when trauma is experienced. While you start to form your attachment style in infancy, experiences that occur all throughout your life can influence your attachment and have both positive and negative impacts on it. It\u2019s possible to experience a happy and loving childhood, which can lead to a secure attachment style, but have a traumatic experience as a teenager or adult and end up with attachment trauma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a secure attachment style throughout your life but find yourself in an abusive marriage, attachment trauma may still form, depending on the frequency and intensity of the abuse you experience <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1023\/A:1022836711637\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(6).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Depending on how the abuse looks, it\u2019s possible you may even form a trauma bond with your abusive partner, which is a type of attachment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, abuse can strengthen attachment bonds due to the ability it has to activate the attachment system. The attachment system works in the same way in an abusive relationship as it does in childhood, which can encourage dysfunctional relationships <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1023\/A:1022836711637\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(6).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-couples-therapy\/\">Somatic Couples Therapy: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Love_Someone_with_Attachment_Trauma\"><\/span><b>How Do You Love Someone with Attachment Trauma?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forming a healthy and loving relationship when you have attachment trauma can be challenging, but it is possible. This is particularly true when you\u2019re attempting to love someone who has a secure attachment style. In the same way that attachment trauma occurs, attachment healing can also occur. When regularly exposed to healthy and happy experiences, the new experiences can slowly overshadow the traumatic ones and promote healing and healthy attachment. This often requires the use of psychotherapy and other healing practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be challenging for someone with attachment trauma to even form a bond with a therapist, but it\u2019s possible with the right therapist and the use of appropriate therapeutic techniques. In order to heal from attachment trauma, you must increase your ability to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretches-for-stress-relief\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cope with stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a relationship and work toward restoring the loss of security you feel as a result of attachment trauma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re in a relationship that allows you to feel safe and as if you can depend on your partner, this may start the healing process and make you more able to feel and display love. Studies have found that insecure people (those with attachment trauma) can actually modify their attachment patterns within 5 years of being married to a secure partner if proper healing techniques are incorporated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/books\/edition\/Healing_Trauma_Attachment_Mind_Body_and\/rDFKzniX25EC?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=healing+from+attachment+trauma&amp;pg=PA322&amp;printsec=frontcover\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(7).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The healing process and improving your ability to feel and display love when you have attachment <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trauma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be long and slow, but with hard work and dedication, it\u2019s absolutely possible to form a new and healthy attachment to your partner or other people in your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Attachment_Trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-62674\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Somatic_16-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Attachment Trauma\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Somatic_16.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Somatic_16-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Somatic_16.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Somatic_16-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_attachment_cry\"><\/span><strong>What is an attachment cry?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/books\/edition\/Attachment_Volume_8_Number_1\/_sZyDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=Trauma+at+Home:+How+Betrayal+Trauma+and+Attachment+Theories+Understand+the+Human+Response+to+Abuse+by+an+Attachment+Figure&amp;pg=PA18&amp;printsec=frontcover\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(8).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_unprocessed_trauma_look_like\"><\/span><strong>What does unprocessed trauma look like?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lasting-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-emotional-release\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">somatic emotional release <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-exercises-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">somatic exercises.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_trauma_bond_become_true_love\"><\/span><strong>Can a trauma bond become true love?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s unlikely that a trauma bond will become true love as these bonds are often formed on the basis of unhealthy and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/toxic-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toxic behavior.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_remove_trauma_bonds\"><\/span><strong>How do you remove trauma bonds?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Attachment_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;\">Attachment trauma can be quite challenging to deal with and can negatively impact your life in many ways. 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