Emotional trauma is an extremely complicated experience that affects nearly everyone in some way to varying degrees. Though many people could benefit from a trauma therapy program with a high-quality treatment facility like Liberty Bay Recovery Center, many aren’t even aware of the extent of their trauma and how it might be affecting them in their everyday life.
Just like physically traumatic events like a long-term illness or severe injury can cause lasting effects, psychological trauma can affect mental health, quality of life, and the quality of a person’s relationships over the years or even throughout their life.
Whether you experienced your trauma many years ago or just recently, it’s never too late to begin the healing process. Plus, even if you think your symptoms aren’t severe enough to warrant help, you may actually be missing out on a significantly improved quality of life. Are you looking into a trauma therapy program to start healing? Call Liberty Bay Recovery at (855) 607-8758 to learn more about our treatment for emotional trauma.
Emotional Trauma Causes and Symptoms
Emotional trauma can occur at varying severities and be caused by a wide variety of life events. Generally, traumatic events have one key factor in common: They are characterized by a significant and negative life change, resulting in a loss of stability or a sense of disconnection from oneself. Some of the most common causes of emotional trauma are:
- A significant break-up or divorce
- Parents’ divorce
- Loss of a job and/or financial stability
- Death of a loved one
- Death of a cherished pet
- Loss of a close friendship
- Serious illness
- Serious illness of a loved one
- Loss of childhood home
Trauma affects people of all ages, lifestyles, and circumstances. However, traumas experienced in childhood or adolescence can especially affect growth and development, resulting in long-lasting psychological effects, personality changes, and even the development of disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or eating disorders.
The symptoms of emotional trauma can vary greatly from person to person, and the level of emotional support within their relationships can play a huge role in a person’s response to a traumatic event. Withdrawal from relationships and social events, feelings of shame and guilt, poor self-image, and reliance on coping mechanisms like drugs and alcohol are some of the most typical symptoms of emotional trauma.
How to Start Healing from Trauma
Many people attribute their personal strength and resilience to the difficult things they’ve had to face in life. However, it’s entirely possible to simultaneously become emotionally stronger from your traumatic experiences and work through them to make sure they don’t hold you back from living your life to the fullest. Here are a few ways to begin the process of healing from trauma.
Connect with People You Trust
It’s normal to feel isolated after a traumatic event, especially if no one you know has experienced something similar. However, it’s important to fight the instinct to close yourself off and lean on the people closest to you. This could mean talking through the experience or simply spending quality time with loved ones as you process your feelings privately.
Work with a Professional
Professional mental health care like therapy, support groups, or even inpatient or outpatient facility treatment can work wonders for healing from trauma. A trained professional will help you process the traumatic event and unlearn any unhealthy beliefs or behaviors that may have stemmed from it. You will find a number of trauma-informed programs at our ME rehab, including:
- Inpatient detox
- PTSD treatment
- Depression treatment
Incorporate Self-Care
A regular self-care routine is essential during the healing process. Things like physical exercise, meditation, and journaling can make you feel more in touch with yourself, making it easier to feel and work through your emotions.
Learn More About Treatment for Emotional Trauma at Liberty Bay Recovery
Healing from emotional trauma can be a complicated process. At Liberty Bay Recovery, we offer comprehensive treatment programs and services to meet each client’s individual needs, including:
- Motivational interviewing
- Yoga
- 12-step work
- Family education groups
Look into treatment for emotional trauma in the Portland, Maine area at Liberty Bay Recovery today by calling (855) 607-8758.