How Does Trauma Disrupt Sleep? Trauma can touch every part of life, including sleep. After a difficult event, you might notice nightmares, frequent awakenings, or long stretches of staring at the ceiling. Many people feel stuck in a cycle of poor sleep at night and low energy during the day. Evidence shows that trauma and …
Why Trauma Makes It Hard to Trust Yourself Self-trust allows us to feel confident in our decisions, set boundaries, and move through life autonomously. But when trauma occurs—whether from childhood experiences, abusive relationships, or a sudden, life-altering event—it can shatter that trust. Many trauma survivors struggle to believe in themselves, questioning their instincts, choices, and …
Have you ever wondered about the physical components of trauma and how it affects the body? Underneath the surface, many different things could occur when dealing with trauma. The neurobiology of trauma involves understanding how traumatic experiences can profoundly impact the brain and body. Trauma is a distressing, frightening, or overwhelming situation that can lead …
You’re sitting in your therapist’s office describing this knot of anxiety in your chest when everything seems objectively fine. Your therapist asks about your family. You mention, almost as an afterthought, that your grandmother survived the Holocaust. Or your parents fled war. Or addiction ran through your family like a fault line. “Tell me more …
Understanding Childhood Emotional Neglect Childhood emotional neglect refers to the failure of caregivers adequately meet a child’s emotional needs, such as providing love, support, and validation. This can lead to experiencing trauma at a very young age, which has long-lasting effects on one’s life. Most importantly, childhood emotional neglect can disrupt the relationship with oneself …
You’re sitting in a meeting when your boss asks a question you should know the answer to. Your mind goes blank. Heat floods your face. Hours later, you’re still replaying the moment, convinced everyone thinks you’re incompetent. Sound familiar? That crushing feeling isn’t just embarrassment – it’s shame. And unlike guilt, which says “I made …