Not sure how to heal.
The trauma I’ve been through is a tough thing to overcome. I don’t know how to overcome it all, I get better for a little while and then for some reason it all comes back and the memories and emotions are vivid as if it happened yesterday. Maybe that’s just how it is though maybe we’re not meant to forget everything that’s happened to us. I guess that’s what makes us stronger, the pain we’ve endured throughout our lives.
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@dynamicLime640 Thank you for sharing <3 It is totally normal and okay to be unsure of how to deal with our experience of trauma and the feelings that come up to the surface. Since everyone deals with it in their own way and on their own pace, it is only natural to have moments when we feel kind of lost during this process of navigating our path on healing.
It can take some time, it has its ups and downs, and it can be messy. It’s not a linear process, and it can be helpful to remind ourselves that just because we still experience moments of pain related to our trauma, does not mean we are failing to heal, nor does it wipe out all the progress we’ve made, or the moments when we feel better. And it definitely doesn’t mean we are not strong. Having memories of what has hurt us doesn’t have to lead to suffering. Trying out different coping strategies to see what best works for us, reaching out for support and taking the time to be gentle with ourselves and apply self care can really help us in our healing journey. Wish you all the best <3
First of all, I hope you are okay, and thank you for being open and sharing how you feel. The best thing I can say is that healing takes time, and even if years pass, you have to make sure you are also doing things along the way that bring you happiness and help you move forward. That could be picking up a hobby you enjoy, spending time with loved ones, trying new things, creating new memories, and taking the time to understand your trauma and where your feelings come from.
You do not have to rush yourself into feeling completely okay, because healing is not always a straight line.