What is Trauma

Intense mood swings, the overwhelming sense of shame and guilt that seems to weigh me down like a ton of bricks. It's like I'm trapped in this never-ending cycle of self-blame, unable to break free from the negative thoughts and beliefs that tell me I'm broken, damaged, unworthy of love or happiness.

Living with trauma feels like I'm constantly walking on eggshells, never knowing when something might trigger those terrifying memories to come flooding back. The nightmares, the flashbacks – they're like unwelcome visitors that refuse to leave, haunting me day and night. It's exhausting, trying to navigate through life with this constant sense of fear and unease, always on high alert for the next threat lurking around the corner

Trauma has a way of isolating you from the people you care about. Relationships suffer, friendships fade away, and I'm left feeling like I'm on the outside looking in, longing for connection but too afraid to let anyone get too close. It's a painful reality to face, knowing that the very thing I crave – connection – is also the thing I fear the most

Trauma can also manifest in physical symptoms such as headaches, gastrointestinal issues, and chronic pain. These physical manifestations are often linked to the body's physiological response to stress and can exacerbate existing mental health symptoms.