What is Childhood Trauma?
Childhood trauma can be because of any event or an episode that causes fear in children which is hurtful, violent, dangerous, or life-threatening. Childhood trauma can result from a variety of circumstances, some of which can be emotional abuse, physical and sexual trauma, family conflict, parental conflict. Childhood trauma might potentially arise from events that don't directly affect the youngster but may experience severe trauma from witnessing a loved one go through a serious health crisis, or losing a loved death. Violent scene on media, aggression in neighbourhood can also have an impact on psychological development of an child. Any such experience can create unidentified long term impact in adulthood.
Causes
- Unexpected Accidents / Incidents ;
- Bullying ;
- Dysfunctional home ;
- Passing of a loved person ;
- Neglect or emotional abuse ;
- Physical mistreatment or neglect ;
- Separation from a caregiver or parent ;
- Violence (at home, at school, or in the surrounding neighbourhood) (at home, at school, or in the surrounding community) ;
- Experience of War or Terrorism.
Signs & Symptoms
Aggression
Anaxiousness
Confusion
Fear
Flashback
Headache
Insecurity
Loss of Interest
Overmaturity
Poor Concentration
Social Isolation
Substance Abuse
Self - Care Tips
Set a Routine and Manage your time.
Find a hobby
Allowing feelings space and time.
Having empathy for ourselves.
Allowing oneself to put forward our needs.
Start journaling
Get a good quality sleep
Adopt Relaxation technique like breathing and yoga
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Frequently Asked Questions
When
you were traumatized as a youngster, it remains with you forever. You can even
say it becomes ingrained in your bones. Even if you push the memories aside and
aren't aware of them, they nevertheless have an impact on your physical symptoms,
your love life, and your low self-esteem. Many traumatized kids feel that
they've always been on their own and try to solve their own problems as best
they can. The child issue is that you can only accomplish so much on your own.
Because of this, the most severe impacts of childhood trauma frequently remain "unresolved." However, Online counselling can be a cost-effective way to recognize childhood problems, gain insight, and achieve confidence and self-improvement in order to function effectively and have a positive outlook on life.
- Accept the trauma for what it is and acknowledge it. Childhood trauma victims sometimes minimize or disregard the experience for years by acting as though it never happened or by giving in to emotions of shame or self-blame.
- Regain control. Helplessness can persist long into adulthood, making you feel and act like a victim forever and leading you to make decisions based on your previous suffering. When you are a victim, your present is governed by your past. But once you have overcome your suffering, you have authority over the here and now.
- Learn the true meaning of acceptance and letting go. Take help from a top-rated online counsellor at India’s no 1 Emotional and Wellbeing Platform.
There are various steps you may take to
help yourself if you faced trauma as a child. Some of them are:
- Spending time with the people who have been supportive of
you;
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Maintaining a regular diet and sleeping routine;
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Engaging in physical activity, and exercise;
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Avoid drugs, smoking, and alcohol
You can begin to address your trauma by
speaking with your online
counsellor.
