Moving From Post-Traumatic Syndromes and Shame to Empowerment
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Those who have experienced trauma can break patterns of revictimization by working to alter unhealthy behaviors such as dissociation. It is essential for survivors to stop blaming themselves and instead hold perpetrators responsible for their actions. Trauma often leads to repression of memories and dissociation, which can distort identity and judgment. Survivors of childhood abuse frequently encounter chronic post-traumatic stress, and feelings of shame can lead to self-deprecation. Finding healthy outlets for anger towards abusers is vital to healing and preventing further victimization.
Victims of trauma often repress their memories and suffer from dissociation, leading to fragmented identities and increased vulnerability to revictimization.
Survivors of childhood abuse frequently exhibit signs of chronic post-traumatic stress disorder, impacting their judgment and increasing risk of falling into dangerous situations.
Shame is a prevalent emotion among childhood abuse victims, driving them to self-degrade and believe they are unworthy of unconditional love.
Learning to release anger towards past perpetrators and accepting responsibility for one’s own healing are crucial steps in breaking the cycle of revictimization.
Read at Psychology Today
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