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Recognizing Symptoms of Unresolved Trauma and Knowing When to Ask for Help

We all wish that life would be simple and uncomplicated, but the truth is that it can be challenging at times, testing our resilience and emotional well-being. While some struggles are temporary, others leave lasting imprints on the mind and body. Trauma, especially when unresolved, can negatively impact mental health, relationships, and an individual’s overall quality of life.

Trauma and Unresolved Trauma

When we undergo deeply distressing or life-altering events, we experience a psychological and emotional response known as trauma. These events may include, but are not limited to, abuse, death of loved ones, accidents, or natural disasters. Some individuals can process these experiences and heal, while others may continue to carry the pain, leading to unresolved trauma. This occurs when the brain and body fail to fully process and move beyond a traumatic event, causing lingering emotional, mental, and physical symptoms.

Symptoms of Unresolved Trauma

Unresolved trauma can manifest in various ways, often mimicking or worsening other mental health issues. Common signs to look out for include:

  • Emotional instability – You may experience persistent feelings of anger, guilt, sadness, or numbness.
  • Hypervigilance – You find yourself unable to relax and are instead always on edge, overly alert, or easily startled.
  • Physical symptoms – Unresolved trauma may show up as unexplained chronic pain, headaches, and fatigue that don’t go away as well as other health issues.
  • Avoidance – You constantly avoid certain people, places, or situations that may trigger memories of the traumatic event.
  • Relationship challenges – Your relationships with others may be marked by distrust, emotional detachment, or volatile interactions.
  • Addiction and coping mechanisms – To cope, avoid, or numb distressing feelings brought about by unresolved trauma, you may turn to drugs or alcohol or overeating for comfort, among other compulsive behaviors.

Asking for Help

Trauma doesn’t heal on its own and without proper intervention, it can worsen over time. It’s time to seek professional help if unresolved trauma begins to interfere with your ability to function, maintain relationships, or enjoy life. Seeking guidance from mental health treatment professionals such as those at Findlay Recovery Center can change things for the better.

Healing from trauma requires a safe and supportive environment, trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness practices, and ongoing care to help reframe past experiences and reduce their emotional grip. If you’re also struggling with substance use, we at Findlay Recovery Center also provide drug and alcohol rehab in Ohio, providing comprehensive addiction treatment to trauma survivors who need it.

Take Back Control of Your Life

Unresolved trauma doesn’t have to control your life or define your future. When the weight becomes too much to bear, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. We at Findlay Recovery Center in Ohio offer compassionate and expert care to address trauma, mental health challenges, and addiction. Get in touch with our admissions team today to get started on your healing and recovery journey.

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