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Signs You Still Have Unresolved Trauma
Trauma can affect people in many different ways.
Some people have difficulty sleeping, others become irritable and angry, while others avoid getting close to others. There are many different types of trauma, and how you react to your experience is unique to your personal journey. If notice yourself exhibiting any of the signs below. It may be helpful for you to consult with a professional therapist about how best to help you heal your unresolved trauma.
You have trouble sleeping or have nightmares.
Nightmares and difficulty sleeping are common symptoms of unresolved trauma. In fact, most people who have experienced something traumatic report having nightmares at some point in their lives. Nightmares are usually vivid and emotional, often involving scary noises or scary situations in the dream that cause you to wake up in a panic.
Nightmares can take many forms — you might find yourself struggling against someone or something until you finally break free, being chased, or they may be more abstract and feature things like strange sounds or smells that seem unconnected to anything real. You may have dreams of someone trying to push a door open you are trying to keep closed. You may have specific dreams about people who have done you wrong or who trigger major anxiety for…
