Be Your Own Savior: Coping With a Traumatic Experience

The lasting effects of painful experiences translate into emotional anguish. The loss of control and negative barrage of emotions can become extremely difficult.

If you have experienced a traumatic event at any point in your life, here’s a way to foster trauma healing.

Acknowledge It

Unfortunately, many of those who experience trauma feel it’s better to lock away the memory of the incident(s).

However, acknowledging the event and the emotions brought forth by the traumatic experience help in coping with trauma.

Find a Support System

Another way of coping with trauma is to seek support. Whether it’s your best friend, parent, sibling, spouse or any other loved one you feel safe around – talk to them about it.

Sharing your trauma will release heavy feelings, but your catharsis will feel empowering.

Invest In Yourself

You are your own savior – in fact, trauma healing lies in your hand. Whether you choose to strengthen your body by taking up a gym class, self defense class or even meditative yoga – do it.

If you wish to practice your faith or get in touch with your spiritual self, that’s also a great way to strengthen your emotional well being.

Seek Professional Help

Coping with traumatic events is not easy – and at times, it’s okay to ask for more help. Seek a professional counselor or therapist whom you feel comfortable with.

Professionals trained in trauma and grief counseling make amazing endeavors with clients.

Let It Go

One of the hardest things to do is to let go of the traumatic event or abuser. It’s human nature to ruminate and recall the pain. In order to be your savior, you must let it go.

Letting go of the pain will create space for you to heal.