“He wouldn’t change it the way I told him and I got irrationally angry!”
“They haven’t responded to my call in over an hour and I’m freaking out.”
We see the impact of past trauma everywhere. It’s hiding in plain sight, in these moments where we get triggered by something relatively benign. I describe it as reacting to a level 2 problem with a level 10 intensity.
In a previous post, we explored how trauma makes the brain less functional and makes us less logical and more hypersensitive.
Let’s talk about what to DO about your trauma so you can get your balance back and not feel so out of control.
Trauma doesn’t heal on its own, and no one wants to raise their hand and say, “I’ve been traumatized.” However, you don’t have to live overwhelmed, anxious, ashamed, upset, or fearful as trauma interrupts the body’s ability to integrate. Your emotions are valid and you don’t have to wrangle this by yourself. In fact, you cannot. Trauma cannot be healed without support from others.
Here’s what I suggest:
You don’t have to struggle with this alone. This isn’t your fault. And getting help will make it better.