"Telling someone to just change their thinking is like telling someone with a broken leg to just decide to walk normally. Although the intention is there, the body won't comply. Trauma isn't simply relegated to the mind, but can exist in the body. It disrupts the homeostasis of internal systems, and traumatic experience often gets 'stuck' in the body."
"Trauma can show up in the body as elevated cortisol levels, temperature spikes, body aches, and cardiovascular strain. Thus, reorienting the body to feel safe again is part of the healing journey."
"Not everyone is ready to tell their story, and that is OK. Trauma is complicated in ways that go well beyond the experience itself."
Trauma affects nearly 80 percent of adults in the U.S., manifesting not only psychologically but also physically. It disrupts the body's internal systems, leading to symptoms like elevated cortisol levels and cardiovascular strain. Healing from trauma involves reorienting the body to feel safe. Additionally, not everyone is prepared to share their trauma story, which is a normal aspect of the healing process. Understanding these complexities is essential for effective support and recovery.
Read at Psychology Today
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