9 Signs You Have Unhealed Trauma

Hello Psych2Go fans. We're back to help you better understand everyday psychology. Trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress from a situation that exceeds one's ability to cope. Such as the death of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, or the rejection of a loved one. Do you pretend everything is fine when it really isn't? When you don't

have

a positive, healthy way of coping with your

trauma

, you end up repressing your negative emotions. It can be difficult to recognize unresolved

trauma

on the surface, especially within ourselves. So, here are nine

signs

: You're still suffering from

unhealed

trauma. 1: You resist positive change When something good comes into your life, is your first instinct to be suspicious of it?

Do you

have

an innate feeling of shame or guilt every time you allow yourself to become attached to someone or celebrate your own success? If so, you may be carrying unresolved trauma within you. It is difficult for you to accept positive change and you may even try to resist it at first, because deep down you feel that you do not deserve to be happy. 2: You need to plan everything. Do you need to maintain complete control? Do you feel frustrated and lost when things don't go as you expect? Your need for control most likely stems from a traumatic experience that left you feeling helpless and vulnerable.

As a result, you micromanage everything and worry about things that are out of your control. This shows that you have a deep-rooted distrust of both yourself and the world at large. 3: You have a strong fear of failure. Being afraid of failure is a normal part of human nature. However, a strong fear of failure can be detrimental to your health if it begins to outweigh your motivation to succeed. Not only do you miss out on many opportunities and stifle your creativity and ambition because of it, but it can also lead to perfectionism and insecurity. It could be instilled in you by unresolved trauma that causes you to have a negative belief in yourself and internalize your flaws. 4: You have a strong fear of success.

Alternatively, repressed trauma can also manifest itself through a strong fear of success. Have you ever held back from getting something you wanted, not because you were afraid you wouldn't get it, but because you were afraid of what would happen when you got it? You are afraid of losing what you will have even before achieving it. The tendency to unconsciously sabotage one's own chances of success is often associated with those who were abandoned or lost a loved one at a young age. 5: You have difficulty concentrating. Trauma has many harmful psychological effects and it is not uncommon for victims to suddenly have difficulty concentrating.

If you have had gaps in your memory, fainted frequently, and found it difficult to keep your train of thought, it could be your mind asking you for help in overcoming its trauma. 6: You have trouble asking for help. Do you have trouble opening up to others about what happened to you? If you have experienced any type of abuse or mistreatment, you will usually find it difficult to ask for help. You would rather suffer in silence because you are too afraid to approach another person. You don't want those around you to reject you, deny you, judge you, or see you as weak. 7: You often hurt yourself or others.

Do you attack other people when you experience intense emotions? Do you push away your loved ones and isolate yourself every time you have to deal with a problem? If you're still hurting from

unhealed

trauma, there are times when you might end up taking it out on yourself or your loved ones. You become emotionally volatile, out of control and overly sensitive. You lose your temper, break things, and may even resort to self-harm. 8: Struggles with low self-esteem There are many ways that trauma can distort your self-image, especially if it is rooted in your early childhood experiences. Abuse, abandonment and neglect can lead you to question your own self-worth.

You have a hard time feeling good about yourself if the abuse was inflicted on you by someone you loved. Studies have shown that patients with PTSD often suffer from low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness. and 9: Has unexplained psychological symptoms. Do you feel more anxious and panicked than before? Do you find it difficult to feel happy or find pleasure in the things you used to enjoy? Have you lost your appetite or have trouble sleeping at night? According to studies; Anxiety, depression, dissociation, depersonalization, panic attacks, frequent flashbacks, nightmares, and emotional distress are all common in patients with PTSD.

Have you or someone you love ever experienced a traumatic situation? If so, how do you plan to overcome it? If you are still suffering from any lingering psychological trauma, it is important that you contact a mental health care professional today and get the help you need to get better. Recovering from trauma takes time and effort, but it is worth it and necessary to truly move forward in life and find some peace of mind. Please share this with those you think could benefit from it. Stay tuned and thanks for watching.