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What are signs of a rough childhood?
Here are 9 signs your childhood damaged you for your future relationships.
- You Have An Insecure Attachment Style To Parents.
- You Make Present Day Decisions Based On Past Labels.
- You Can’t Trust.
- You Are Mean To Others.
- You Get Defensive To People.
- You Are The One Who Always Leaves.
- You Demand Too Much From People.
What are subtle cues of trauma in a child?
Some of the symptoms of trauma in children (and adults) closely mimic depression, including too much or too little sleep, loss of appetite or overeating, unexplained irritability and anger, and problems focusing on projects, school work, and conversation.
What happens when you have a rough childhood?
Because of developmental delays and the adult consequences of trauma, which often include substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, higher risk for many health problems, behavioral issues, and difficulty in personal relationships and professional development, identity development gets stuck.
How do you identify childhood trauma in adults?
Important Childhood Trauma Symptoms in Adults Include:
- Hypervigilance is the first sign. Some clients keep an eye on me.
- Physical health problems come next. Years of early life high stress take their toll on the body.
- Fear of yourself and your body is the next sign.
Hidden symptoms of unresolved trauma may include the following:
- “Missing” or “losing” time.
- Flashbacks and nightmares.
- Unreasonable attempts to rescue others.
- Extreme fears that appear without reason.
- Divisive black & white thinking.
- Repeated panic attacks.
What are subtle signs of trauma?
Pay Attention to These Lesser-known Signs of Trauma
- Feeling Overwhelmed Often. People who experience trauma will often experience a sense of overwhelm.
- Mood Swings. Another lesser-known symptom of trauma is general mood swings.
- Emotional Numbing.
- Poor Decision-making.