Accident, earthquake, fire, war, forced migration, death, serious illness, While there may be traumas caused by major events such as violence, harassment, rape...
We may experience events that we call small traumas such as economic crisis, divorce, workplace problems, relationship problems, and infidelity.
Also, our painful memories from our childhood that we forget and ignore, which we call Childhood Traumas;
Physical abuse (violence, unwanted actions),
Sexual abuse (neglect, abuse ) ,
Emotional abuse (being abandoned, being threatened with abandonment, pressure and excessive authority, expecting excessive responsibility, excessive protection, not allowing development, discrimination between siblings, lack of love, violence (such as threatening, mocking, humiliating, blaming, ignoring)
In cases where the child is not given necessary and sufficient attention, it is defined as neglect and evaluated as trauma. These are;
Physical neglect (failure to meet care, education or emotional needs as neglect)
Emotional neglect (can be defined as failure to ensure secure attachment, failure to make the child feel that he/she is valuable and special, failure to provide love and affection, failure to provide support for social and academic development, failure to protect self-development, competence, self-confidence and self-worth.)
Experiencing traumatic events is 1st degree, witnessing the lives of our relatives or loved ones is 2nd degree, witnessing the trauma of people we do not know or working in rescue or maintenance teams is 3rd degree affected. ..
ACUTE STRESS DISORDER MAY EXPERIENCE AFTER MENTAL TRAUMA.
These symptoms appear in the first week. While it may appear and go away on its own within 3 months, it may also start months later and continue for years.
Psychiatric Traumas in Adults;
Sleep disorders, Avoidance behaviors, Panic attacks, Hopelessness, Insecurity, Extreme anxiety, Tantrums, Sexual problems, Obsession, Attention With behavioral disorders such as disorganization, tic behaviors, failure, worthlessness, eating disorders, alcohol and substance use, worsening self-care, hopelessness, and constantly repeating the same events.
In Children and Adolescents
Reluctance to separate from the mother, crying, introversion, abusive language, violence,
bedwetting, urination incontinence, speech delay, stuttering, being older or younger than oneself, etc. behaving
Reluctance to go to school, Attention Deficit, decrease in academic success, sexual games, teasing, lying, nail biting, inappropriate choice of friends, night nightmares, physical complaints, tic behaviors, behavioral disorders are observed.
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF UNtreated SPIRITUAL TRAUMA?
Spiritually; Acute Stress Reactions, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Panic Attack, Obsession, Depression, Behavior Disorders, Alcohol - Substance Use, Psychotic Disorders
Physically; Due to the stress hormones secreted during stress, it can cause serious damage to the organs through which we direct the trauma and feel the emotions we experience. Diabetes may cause heart, kidney problems, skin rashes, vision and hearing problems, persistent pain, migraines, circulation, excretion, respiratory, immune and nervous system problems and even cancer.
Socially; It can cause disruption in all areas of life because it disrupts our perception of confidence and competence. They can affect our academic performance at school, our family, couple and work relationships.
What is our rate of being affected by Spiritual Trauma?
Effects of psychological trauma; Its duration, severity, type and cause vary depending on the meaning we attribute to the trauma.
Not everyone is affected by spiritual trauma in the same way. Because our psychological genetic structure, family attitudes, past traumas, psychological resilience, anxiety level, physical diseases, support sources, temperament characteristics, age, gender, maturity level, cultural values and economic conditions are not the same.
YOUR RIGHT TO GET HELP FOR SPIRITUAL TRAUMA
In order to heal our spiritual wounds, we first need awareness and acceptance.
Getting support when we become aware of the symptoms occurring in our body and soul is the first step to recovery.
Traumas that are not talked about and get no help for a long time, affect the whole area of our lives, cognitively, It can affect areas of emotion, thought and behavior.
It should not be forgotten that Post-Traumatic Stress disorder can last for many years and increased stress levels affect our mental and physical health.
The effects of the traumas we experience can be reduced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapies, as well as drug treatments...
It should not be forgotten that psychological first aid is as important as physical first aid.< br /> You can help yourself and your loved ones by reminding them of the importance of receiving psychological support during difficult times and that we have the right to do so.
You can heal your Spiritual Wounds by getting support..
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