{"id":57992,"date":"2023-12-26T20:34:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T20:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=57992"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"do-i-have-childhood-trauma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Have Childhood Trauma?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#How_do_I_know_if_I_have_childhood_trauma\" >How do I know if I have childhood trauma?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#Impact_on_adult_relationships\" >Impact on adult relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#Emotional_regulation_and_responses\" >Emotional regulation and responses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#Physical_well-being\" >Physical well-being<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#What_classifies_as_childhood_trauma\" >What classifies as childhood trauma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#How_long_can_childhood_trauma_last\" >How long can childhood trauma last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#How_do_you_%E2%80%9Cfix%E2%80%9D_childhood_trauma\" >How do you \u201cfix\u201d childhood trauma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#Do_I_have_false_memories\" >Do I have false memories?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#What_are_the_10_ACEs_of_trauma\" >What are the 10 ACEs of trauma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#What_is_a_trauma_test\" >What is a trauma test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#What_does_childhood_trauma_look_like_in_adults\" >What does childhood trauma look like in adults?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/do-i-have-childhood-trauma\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflect on your relationships with other people: your parents, siblings, friends, relatives, and acquaintances. Do you feel that you are connected to them? Are your relationships thriving, or do you feel isolated, alone, and unsure of how to get close to people in general? From a mental health perspective, relationships matter a great deal. They also speak about our attachment history with our primary caregivers, which echoes strongly in our friendships and romantic relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_I_Have_Childhood_Trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58352 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-1-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you may have just started dating someone and it hasn\u2019t gone well. Perhaps you haven\u2019t dated for years because something has been keeping you from building healthy and sustainable relationships with others. If you take a closer look at your relationships, you may see that the quality of your relationships in the present is closely linked to a series of\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adverse experiences from your childhood. There is an abundance of literature in the mental health field showing that distress in early childhood, particularly in the area of relationships, leads to difficulty creating close and fulfilling relationships as an adult (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4304140\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, looking at your adult relationship may give you some insight into early attachment trauma. This article aims to provide some guidance on how to discern whether you have unprocessed trauma that affects your current quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_I_have_childhood_trauma\"><\/span><b>How do I know if I have childhood trauma?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading about this may trigger some uncomfortable emotions, so please be gentle with yourself. Regardless of the nature of your trauma, this is generally obvious in your current life. It is often reflected in your habits, interpersonal relationships, and your general mental well-being\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other ways in which<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> childhood trauma shows up in adulthood are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfulfilling, imbalanced, and difficult adult relationships<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/examples-of-emotional-intelligence\/\">emotional<\/a> regulation and high emotional reactivity to stress\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical well-being issues\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health issues(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatryfortworth.com\/blog\/signs-you-may-be-dealing-with-lingering-effects-of-childhood-trauma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><i>If you have PTSD or any other mental health condition, please consult a mental health specialist instead.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_adult_relationships\"><\/span><b>Impact on adult relationships<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think for a moment about your romantic relationships. Reflect on your behaviors in relation to other people and your interactions with them. While you may think these are random, they reflect your traumatic history and the way you were impacted by early attachments. There is some evidence that supports this statement too. For example, one study asked 911 students <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(492 female and 419 male) about their traumatic experiences as children (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eric.ed.gov\/?id=EJ1099777\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The students who experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse exhibited more fearful, dismissive, and preoccupied attachment styles. At the same time, students who didn\u2019t experience childhood trauma were found to choose more secure attachment styles into adulthood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eric.ed.gov\/?id=EJ1099777\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned attachment styles, let\u2019s briefly look at them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1023\/A:1001944509409#citeas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure. Everyone strives to reach this attachment style. Individuals with a secure attachment style build sustainable, healthy relationships. They have good self-esteem and can voice their needs, set boundaries, and build emotional intimacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disorganized. Adults who <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">choose this attachment style are reluctant to get too close to people and always fear that their partners will leave them. On one hand, they desire connection, but on the other, they fear it. An example of this may look like getting anxious when not hearing back from someone after a date and convincing yourself that you can find someone better anyway.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoidant. This has some similarities with ambivalence, but avoidant people have problems becoming intimate with someone. For example, they avoid eye contact and physical touch and rarely ask for help (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/parenting\/what-is-avoidant-attachment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxious. This particular attachment style manifests in an intense fear of losing connection with someone, which results in a need for constant reassurance from the person. It is also characterized by a strong fear of abandonment and rejection, low self-esteem, and deep feelings of unworthiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_I_Have_Childhood_Trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58350 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Do I Have Childhood Trauma?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-5.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-5.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-5-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_regulation_and_responses\"><\/span><b>Emotional regulation and responses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the tendency towards avoidant, anxious, and disorganized attachment styles, a history of trauma is also reflected in problems with emotional regulation. These can manifest in the following ways:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrollable anger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worry\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An inability to express your emotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Cleveland Clinic podcast, adults who survived trauma as children are more susceptible to mental health issues. They also have a higher chance of abusing alcohol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/podcasts\/neuro-pathways\/effect-of-adverse-childhood-experiences\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If you have PTSD or any other mental health condition, please consult a mental health specialist instead.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_well-being\"><\/span><b>Physical well-being<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma does not only impact your emotional and mental well-being, and it may also influence your physical well-being. Studies have shown that children who experience trauma are more prone to health problems and chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease in adulthood. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/podcasts\/neuro-pathways\/effect-of-adverse-childhood-experiences\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If you are experiencing physical health issues, consult with a healthcare professional or physician instead.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, more points than these may be required. You want a clear answer based on your personal experience. You want a real score and the best solution afterward. You could take a childhood trauma test for adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effective ACE score will tell you about one type of risk factor among many. It plays the role of guidance and how your adverse childhood experience is linked to a variety of negative conditions that range from increased <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-help-with-headaches\/\">headaches<\/a> to heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2015\/03\/02\/387007941\/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_classifies_as_childhood_trauma\"><\/span><b>What classifies as childhood trauma?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So far, we have covered some of the symptoms that may indicate a previous history of trauma in your own life. However, you may be wondering what type of events lead to the development of these symptoms. While there is no precise list of traumatic life events, it is important to keep in mind what can make such an event traumatic. According to the American Psychological Association (APA) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/trauma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), an event that feels life-threatening, dangerous, and leaves someone unable to cope can be classified as traumatic. However, it is important to remember that this is incredibly subjective and is mostly dependent on the person\u2019s ability to cope with what is going on. When this event happens, a child may become overwhelmed, upset, and\/or feel helpless (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cctasi.northwestern.edu\/child-trauma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A traumatic event is a scary, dangerous occurrence where a person either faces or witnesses an immediate threat to themselves or their loved ones (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cctasi.northwestern.edu\/child-trauma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, a traumatic event can lead to injuries or harm. When this happens, the person becomes overwhelmed with negative emotions, such as fear, anxiety, distress, or loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential traumatic events include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological, physical, or sexual abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical or sexual assault<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community or school violence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Witnessing or experiencing domestic violence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neglect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military family-related stressors (e.g. deployment, parental loss, or injury)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National disasters or terrorism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial sexual exploitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden or violent loss of a loved one<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious accidents or life-threatening illness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refugee or war experiences (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/child-trauma\/understanding-child-trauma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that the reactions of adults to a child who experiences any form of abuse are crucial in the subsequent development of trauma symptoms. For example, an 8-year-old girl who is harassed by an older person who is then met with disbelief by her caregivers would develop further wounds in addition to those caused by the harassment, the lack of support and resources leading to further traumatization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She would have a difficult time validating her own internal struggles and develop the belief that the world is not a safe place for her and no one truly sees her.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this in mind, parents must ensure their children are safe and seek help from a trained professional who can help children and families cope and move to recovery.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healing-childhood-trauma\/\"><i>Healing Childhood Trauma Methods That Really Work<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_childhood_trauma_last\"><\/span><b>How long can childhood trauma last?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, until it is fully addressed, treated, and acknowledged, trauma remains present in the psyche and body. However, there are important factors that determine the intensity and duration of the trauma response, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How traumatic the event was<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speed of acknowledgment of the problem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appearance of professional help<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Existing resources at the time of traumatization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The person\u2019s mental and emotional resilience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personality\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social, cultural, and economic factors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health history (including that of the family)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous traumatization\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of unresolved childhood trauma in adults often \u201chaunt\u201d them for years, as they were neglected in the past. However, it\u2019s difficult to state the exact length of childhood trauma for everyone as we are all different and deal with issues in different ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem begins when parents refuse to acknowledge the issue, choosing to rely on \u201ctime\u201d, which in their opinion will heal everything. Luckily, not all parents are like this. On the contrary, many of them encourage their child to talk about their feelings and validate their emotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should understand that avoiding the problem and trying to figure it out on your own only feeds the effects of childhood traumas. Some adults end up dealing with their trauma all their lives, while others admit to having it, seek help, and gradually get back on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You shouldn\u2019t be embarrassed by your traumatic childhood and how it has affected you. As you\u2019re an adult now, you\u2019re the one who is in control of your life. You have the right to solve the issue with a professional and you have the right to vent, which will release all your restricted emotions and feelings. Most importantly, you have the right to promote your life by focusing on yourself first, no matter how selfish this may seem to others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_I_Have_Childhood_Trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58358 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Do I Have Childhood Trauma?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-1-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_%E2%80%9Cfix%E2%80%9D_childhood_trauma\"><\/span><b>How do you \u201cfix\u201d childhood trauma?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFix it, you\u2019re an adult. It\u2019s easy. Just understand your problem and solve it with the therapist.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who haven&#8217;t experienced childhood trauma will probably not understand those who have. However, we can all acknowledge that it\u2019s an exasperating process that requires acknowledgment, patience, and support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of managing childhood trauma may consist of the following steps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/coping-with-traumatic-events\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admitting the problem. You must understand your trauma. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can generate some momentous emotions and unless you learn how to process these emotions, you will continue repeating the same detrimental patterns that keep you stuck and hurting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending time with supportive people. This means those who encourage you to understand your problem; those who evoke positive emotions and inspire you to bigger changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading a healthy lifestyle. You already know that eating well, sleeping enough, and staying physically active make you feel better about yourself and foster good habits. Focus on mindfulness, which works well for both adults and children.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working out. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health-and-sports\/\"><b>Mental Health And Sports <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are two good friends that go hand in hand supporting each other. Sport is beneficial for your mental health too. While performing any physical activity makes us tired, the positive effects it has on mental health make it totally worthwhile:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better mood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-cause-weight-loss-even-when-eating\/\">stress<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased self-esteem (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportengland.org\/funds-and-campaigns\/mental-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Avoiding alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drugs are undoubtedly damaging and lead to long-term negative effects on both physical and mental health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rethink.org\/advice-and-information\/about-mental-illness\/learn-more-about-conditions\/drugs-alcohol-and-mental-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Set realistic goals and focus on what you can manage. When you set goals, you have a clearer idea of the healing steps you need to take. This will speed up the transformation process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to these steps, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health professional can also help you start to heal. They use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence-based trauma treatment to help children and families cope with the impact of traumatic events and move toward recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These treatments involve trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/child-trauma\/recognizing-and-treating-child-traumatic-stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-deal-with-childhood-trauma\/\"><i>How To Deal With Childhood Trauma as an Adult<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_I_Have_Childhood_Trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58353 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Do I Have Childhood Trauma?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-4.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-4-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=do_i_have_childhood_trauma\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_have_false_memories\"><\/span><strong>Do I have false memories?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have a history of trauma or stress are likely to produce false memories. This happens because negative events produce more false memories than positive or neutral ones. Everyone has false memories, including you. However, the most effective way of understanding whether these memories are false is to contact a therapist. <\/span><b>A mental health professional will provide you with efficient treatment to reduce the effects of false memories.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_10_ACEs_of_trauma\"><\/span><strong>What are the 10 ACEs of trauma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 10 Adverse Childhood Experiences are child physical abuse, child emotional abuse, child sexual abuse, physical neglect, emotional neglect, the presence of a mentally ill, depressed, or suicidal person at home, a drug-addicted or alcoholic family member, witnessing domestic violence against the mother, loss of a parent to death or abandonment by parental divorce, and incarceration of any family member for a crime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_trauma_test\"><\/span><strong>What is a trauma test?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trauma test is a special rating scale that helps determine the degree to which you struggle with the effects of trauma and your difficulty with healing and recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_childhood_trauma_look_like_in_adults\"><\/span><strong>What does childhood trauma look like in adults?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of childhood trauma in adults often appear through their inability to connect with others and sustain normal relationships with people; problems with emotional regulation; physical health deprivation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;LINK&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/understandyourfeelings_gif-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:829,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Do_I_Have_Childhood_Trauma\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/understandyourfeelings_gif-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I have childhood trauma? I hope you found at least one helpful answer to this question in this article.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s conclude all the essentials. Childhood trauma is a scary and dangerous event that happens to a child aged 0 to 18 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of childhood trauma may impact your relationships with people and your emotional\/physical health. The length of child trauma is dependent on how traumatic the event was, how fast you understand the problem, and how quickly you contact a mental health specialist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may start to recover from childhood trauma by admitting the problem, getting trauma-informed mental health support, spending time with caring people, leading a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-tips-for-a-healthy-lifestyle\/\">healthy lifestyle<\/a>, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and setting realistic goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reflect on your relationships with other people: your parents, siblings, friends, relatives, and acquaintances. Do you feel that you are connected to them? Are your relationships thriving, or do you feel isolated, alone, and unsure of how to get close to people in general? From a mental health perspective, relationships matter a great deal. 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