Have you been living with PTSD? In many cases, it’s not uncommon for us to begin experiencing symptoms of PTSD from emotional abuse later in life. With this thought in mind, it is well worth considering how PTSD from emotional abuse could potentially impact and influence your well-being and lifestyle and what this might mean for your own lifestyle.
What is PTSD?
What is PTSD? PTSD is a form of mental health challenge that is caused by experiencing traumatic experiences at some point in your life.
Many people assume that PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a condition that’s exclusive to people who have seen war, death, and the like. However, this isn’t true at all. In fact, PTSD can apply to anyone who has experienced trauma in their life – and emotional abuse is just one such example.
If you have experienced emotional trauma, there is no guarantee that you will develop PTSD. Still, with that being said, you might be surprised by how many people do experience PTSD from emotional abuse.
So, while you may be feeling alone right now, this isn’t the case. Nevertheless, that doesn’t stop PTSD from significantly impacting how you live your life. And so, considering the comment side effects (and how you can overcome PTSD from emotional abuse) could help.
Does Emotional Abuse in Childhood Cause PTSD in Later Life?
Did you know that PTSD from emotional abuse isn’t limited exclusively to emotional abuse in your adult years? In fact, any form of emotional abuse can cause PTSD – including childhood trauma. However, regardless of when you experienced emotional abuse, there are options available that can help
How Can PTSD From Emotional Abuse Impact Me?
You might have assumed that the pain you experience due to emotional abuse will fade with time. However, if you have developed PTSD from emotional abuse, this may not be the case.
By its very nature, post-traumatic stress disorder is an incredibly painful condition to live with. Due to this, you may experience numerous side effects of your emotional trauma. These may continue for years after the event, and certain scenarios will often trigger them.
Some of the most common ways that PTSD from emotional abuse can affect you in later life include:
– Flashbacks to the event, sometimes without a clear reason or cause behind them
– Having nightmares about the cause of your emotional trauma. In some cases, these may be reoccuring nightmares, while other people may experience them more occasionally
– Strong feelings of general anxiety and depression, especially when experiencing triggers
– Having uncontrollable, sometimes self-detrimental thoughts
– Experiencing physical discomfort at thoughts or reminders of the event (e.g., sweating, feeling lightheaded or nauseous)
– Unexplainable feelings of fear, anger, pain, or sadness
– Difficulties making emotional connections with other people in your life
If you have experienced emotional trauma in the past and are still noticing the symptoms above in your life, you may be suffering from PTSD.
However, don’t be afraid if this is something you have noticed. After all, you could consider several different options to begin recovering from PTSD and moving on with your life. And often, it all starts with taking that first step and asking for help.
How to Recover From PTSD Through EMDR Therapy
If you are ready to begin moving on from this difficult period in your life, you may want to consider EMDR therapy. EMDR therapy is a unique form of therapy that works to help you reprocess your past experiences.
During EMDR sessions, we work towards reprocessing your painful memories. This unique process can hence help you find relief from your symptoms of PTSD from emotional abuse. It can also be combined with other forms of healing, such as hypnotherapy.
EMDR is highly effective for many different forms of emotional trauma, especially PTSD. Allowing your brain to reprocess these experiences can help you move on safely, healthfully, and meaningfully.
Find Your New Way Forwards Today
Many of us struggle to find the ideal options to cope with our PTSD from emotional abuse. Still, this should never be something that holds you back from living your best life.
After all, just because you experienced emotional abuse in the past doesn’t mean your life needs to be filled with pain. In fact, while things might feel glum and low now, it is possible to heal from PTSD from emotional abuse. However, this may take time, and you may well need professional support to do so.
If you’re ready to take this next step, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me to find out more. As a qualified counsellor, I’m proud to offer support for people suffering from PTSD and emotional abuse. After all, you are not alone in this, and I’ll be here every step of the way to help.
Contact me today and begin the journey towards your new life!