The Basics Of Trauma Healing San Diego CA

By Stephen Reed


When someone has been through a traumatic experience, it can lead to all sorts of symptoms which can be overwhelming. It is difficult to deal with this on your own. There are experienced therapists that specialize in trauma healing San Diego CA. They use specific methods and techniques which help the client to progress and move forward in life.

Of there are people who are able to come their traumatic experiences. It can relate to someone who has been involved in minor car accident. However, some people would have witnessed a loved one dying in their arms. Some people would have been abused or molested. Others would have come back from war and it can be overwhelming learning to adjust.

Often, when this becomes severe, one is not in touch with reality. This is referred to as depersonalization. The person will start to dissociate. They won't feel as if they are themselves and they will feel as if they are living in a dream. They will begin to panic during this surreal experience. They may also have panic attacks and become depressed during this time.

One needs to deal with these feelings and emotions. It can be difficult to talk to someone that you don't know. It takes a lot of courage to face your fears, but it can make a big difference to your life. When you are traumatized like this, you will have trouble coping on a day to day basis, and you may start to fall apart, becoming isolated, and withdrawing from everyone.

A good therapist in San Diego CA will work slowly with the client. They won't push them into saying something they don't want to say. It can often take time to open up and be vulnerable, especially when you have been holding back for many years. It can be very painful. However, a therapist who deals with trauma is very compassionate and understanding. They are not challenging.

The process does not always go smoothly, and one has to be prepared for this. Often, one feels as if they have had a good session. Other times, they will feel as if they are more depressed. This is not necessarily a bad thing. It can often get worse before one finds that things start to improve. One can also find that there are other programs to get involved with as well.

Medication can also be useful for someone who has been severely traumatized. It will help one to stay focused and concentrate during the day. It will eliminate some of the serious symptoms which help one cope at work as well as in the home environment. However, one still needs to deal with a lot of issues, which medication can't be used for.

Children who have been abused, may use a lot of dark colors in their art projects. Family members may not be smiling. There are often no doors or windows on the family home which they draw. Their behavior and emotions start to change as they begin to draw and paint. They will also complete their art projects very quickly compared to a child who is very healthy and stable.




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