Energy Loss After Chronic Trauma
What you can do about energy loss after chronic trauma? Childhood trauma encompasses a wide range of adverse experiences that occur during the formative years. The formative years are the time period between 0 to 8 years when the brain and neurobiological development are the fastest after birth. The formative years are a very influential and potent time; it is the time when a child defines who they are and who they will become in the future. The adverse experiences can range from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect, attachment issues, observing household dysfunction (such as domestic violence and narcissistic behaviours), or exposure to violence. Trauma in childhood is not merely the nature of the event but the profound and lasting impact it has on a child's developing brain, emotions, and sense of self . At the core, childhood trauma disrupts the fundamental sense of safety and security, which are required for healthy development. But the effects are far-reaching, im...
"As writers, awareness of our thought gives us control over our material, whereas unconsciousness controls us"
ReplyDeleteThat said, I find that writing down those things that are bothering me allows me to face them, reduce them to manageable sizes, and even realize which are not really an issue.
Being aware of the issues means taking control of the issues, and I have always found that writing about them first makes them clearer and more manageable.