YOGYAKARTA Complex trauma is experienced by someone who has memories in the past, but is still recorded today. Losing a loved one, experiencing physical and emotional abuse, and a forgetful experience is a small part of the trigger for complex trauma.
According to research estimates reported by PsychCentral, Thursday, October 13, more than 3 percent of Americans experience C-PTSD or complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Complex trauma occurs when the brain and body are overwhelmed after experiencing a traumatic experience. They find it difficult to get out of the fight-flight-or freeze mode. That is, someone who experiences complex trauma finds it difficult to return to a relaxed state.
In general, trauma refers to one incident. Meanwhile, complex trauma refers to a series of traumatic events that occur over a long period of time, even chronic.
Complex trauma was first identified bywain Lewis Herman in the 1990s. Symptoms of complex trauma andIDya have several similarities. Including frequent feelings of anxiety, experiencing flashbacks, and avoiding circumstances reminiscent of traumatic events. A person experiencing complex trauma, difficulty controlling emotions, distorting feelings of himself, and being trapped in unhealthy relationships.
When a person experiences a traumatic event, limbic brain is active. The way the limbic system works is like a fire charm'' that can kill all systems that are 'non-essential', such as rest, digestion, and sleep. This means the body will have more cortisol, or stress hormone, so that it is prepared to fight, escape, or freeze.
Under normal conditions, after passing a stressful situation, the parasimpathic nerve is relaxed again. The cognitive function will return to normal. The anxiety also subsides. But for people living with complex trauma, this relaxed mode is not fully experienced. A person's limbic system with complex trauma will work all the time. This high alert'' nervous state can affect thoughts, actions, and even social relationships. Symptoms of complex trauma, among others:
Someone who has complex trauma, may be triggered by some of the following events:
When experiencing complex trauma, therapy needs to be done in stages. Because everyone has a unique story, successful therapy in one person may not work for another. But in general, the therapy performed aims to provide a corrective emotional experience for healing. Here, a number of effective therapies for complex trauma:
In addition to the five types of therapy above, experts also recommend breathing exercises. Respiratory exercise can have an effect directly on telling the body that they are safe. The techniques, among others:
In addition, awareness exercises with yoga, tai chi, dancing, and meditation are also evidenced as an effective way to deal with complex traumas. It is important to remember, a person with complex trauma needs to believe that he is not alone and will be better.
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