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    When someone has been through a lot of trauma in their lives, it can be difficult to navigate their way through the basic activities on a day to day basis. One often just wants to stay in bed the whole day. It can be difficult to manage a home, see to the children and go to work. Trauma healing San Diego CA is necessary when someone has been suffering in this way.

    A traumatic experience can be something minor, such as a small car accident. However, it can also relate to a person coming back for the battlefield. In a case like this, they may also be suffering from PTSD. In a case like this, one will be suffering from a lot of anxiety and depression. They will often be out of touch with reality. Flashbacks also occur which are frightening.

    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.

    There are many ways in dealing with the healing process. Some people are less expressive, and they benefit from the creative process. The mind and body work together, and one also benefits from working non-verbally. They will find that they feel a greater sense of freedom once they start to express themselves in a more creative way.

    This can take the form of drawing, painting or learning to play a musical instrument. It can be worked into a daily routine. They can also join a group and work with others who are participating in art therapy, for example. This is also a form of socialization, which is important.

    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.

    Trauma not only relates to adults. Teachers and parents also need to be aware of this among children. They display different symptoms. They may start to have nightmares. Younger children will cry a lot. They can wet the bed and regress. Play therapists are good at helping the younger child come to terms with their struggles.




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