The document discusses trauma and its manifestations, emphasizing that each individual's recovery is unique and may take varying lengths of time. It covers the symptoms of PTSD and complex PTSD, healing methods, and the importance of a supportive environment. Additionally, it highlights the journey through emotional phases and the need for self-care and professional support in recovery.

1. Trauma:
•ViolentorEmotionally
TraumaticEvent(s)
•OngoingChildhoodTrauma(s)
•Lackofcontrolofsituation
•Lackofsupportafterevent
••Perceptionisreality.The
leveloftraumadoesnot
dictatetheseverityof
PTSDorcPTSD
Triggers:
•Involuntaryreactionsto
visual/physical/sensory
traumaticexperiences
inthepastatmultiple
ages,instancesorevents
••Canbemultipleor
singletrigger
•Triggersappearasreal
memoriesoccuringinthepresent
PhysicalManifestations
MemoryFlashback
PhysicalFlashback
PanicAttack/Anxiety
IntrusiveThoughts
Nightmares
SSleepless
Headaches/Migraines
PhysicalPain
Nausea
HormonalChanges
Dissociation
Fear(Irrational/Rational)
SocialAnxiety/LossofInterest
ConductDisorder
FeelinginDanger
Self-harm
HHopelessnes
Helplessness
SuicidalThoughts&Tendencies
VisualandAuditoryHallucinations
EmotionalManifestations(Manifestationscanappearmonths,years,decadeslater)
Depression
Frustration
Shame
Guilt
Amnesia
AAnger/Rage
DifficultyConcentrating
Numbness
Lossofconfidence
Lossofself-esteem
TRAUMAS&MANIFESTATIONS
Brief
Stabilization
(Meds,Support,
Hospitalization)
Healingbeginswiththeapplicationofvariousrecoverymethods.
Thereisno“onesizefitsall”cureaseachpersonisuniqueintheir
owncopingmechanisms.
Recoverycantake3-6months,ayearormultipleyearsorevena
lifetime.Ongoinghealingmustbeapplieduntilthereiscomplete
desensitizationfromtriggersandpositivememoriesreplace
traumaticones.Re-triggering Budding
anxiety“Somethingisn’tri
ght”
Continued
Subconscious&
Involuntary
Physical&
Emotional
Manifestations
Applicationof
HealingEnvironment,
People,Tools,Medication,
SelfHealing,Re-establishing
HealthyBeliefs
Gradual
reintegration
tosociety.
Shame,guilt,belief
processingand
self-compassion
Involuntary
Acute
Flashback
&
Crisis
Mode
Manageable
Flashbackto
Nosymptoms
Trigger
(Singleor
Multiple)
Potentialforcyclical
re-occuranceofflashbacks
PROCESS
SURVIVORMAYEXPERIENCEPHASESOF:
(innoparticularorder)
Denial
Amnesia
Bargaining
Depression
AAnxiety
Anger
Resolution
Acceptance
LossofConfidence
LossofSelf-Esteem
Withdrawl
Numbness
Dissociation
Fear
Processing
Grieving
HealingEnvironment
Stable
Reliable
Consistent
Safe
Non-stimulating
CCalm
Nature
Newenvironment
SupportivePeople
Loving
Sympathetic
Compassionate
Patient
Non-judgemental
KKind&Caring
Proactive
Acknowledging
Re-establishingHealthyBeliefs
•Theadult&currentselfisincontrol.
•Itisnotyourfaultandyoudidnotaskforthis.
•Thisphaseistemporary.
•Everythingthathashappenedisinthepast.
•Feelingsarememoriesstuckinthebrainduetoimproperprocessing,
iitisarealphysicalinjury.
•PTSDisapsychologicaltraumatothebrainwithscientificproof.
•Ittakestimetoheal.
•Youarecapableofrecovery.
SelfHealing
FindEmotionalSupport
EstablishTrust
RebuildConfidence
RebuildSelf-Esteem
SelfCare(Eating,Hygeine,
MMedication,Water)
BrainSupplements(Sam-E,
L-Theanine,Omega3)
HealingTools&Mechanisms
CognitiveTherapy
ExposureTherapy
EMDR(EyeMovement
Desensitization&Reprocessing)
Meditation,SpiritualHealing
MMassageTherapy
SSRI/AnxietyMedication
SleepMedication
RECOVERY
UNDERSTANDINGPTSD&COMPLEXPTSD(DRAFT)
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