{"id":58027,"date":"2023-12-27T20:50:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T20:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=58027"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/","title":{"rendered":"What Childhood Trauma Do I Have?"},"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\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#How_can_I_identify_my_childhood_trauma\" >How can I identify my childhood trauma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#Do_I_have_unresolved_childhood_trauma\" >Do I have unresolved 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#Physical_well-being\" >Physical well-being<\/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\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#Relationships_with_others\" >Relationships with others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#Your_life_choices\" >Your life choices\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#What_are_the_7_adverse_childhood_experiences\" >What are the 7 adverse childhood experiences?<\/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\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#Do_I_have_trauma_or_am_I_overreacting\" >Do I have trauma or am I overreacting?<\/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\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#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\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#Was_I_neglected_as_a_child\" >Was I neglected as a child?<\/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\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#Do_I_show_signs_of_trauma\" >Do I show signs 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\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#What_are_the_signs_of_unhealed_trauma\" >What are the signs of unhealed trauma?<\/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\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#What_does_undiagnosed_trauma_look_like\" >What does undiagnosed trauma look like?<\/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\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your level of satisfaction with your current life? If you find yourself stuck in unfulfilling patterns of behavior or unhealthy relationships, your past may play a role in it. Our present can be strongly impacted by our traumatic history, which remains in our minds and bodies until we fully address it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, looking at all those memories and the way they impacted you can be quite painful, but it\u2019s the first step to better understanding current patterns of behaviors, emotions, and life situations you are experiencing at this moment. This article will guide you to answer this question that you may already have considered: what previous traumas am I unconsciously struggling with?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you won\u2019t get all the answers you need in this article, it will hopefully still trigger a self-reflection process. To complete your understanding of your previous traumas, it is recommended that you consult a psychotherapist.\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=What_childhood_trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58348 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner-2.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner-2-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_identify_my_childhood_trauma\"><\/span><b>How can I identify my childhood trauma?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to understand your childhood trauma is to contact a specialist. But let\u2019s face it, there are certain factors that stop some people from contacting therapists:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inability to open up to strangers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of access to mental health services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stigma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, we\u2019re proposing a good way to figure out whether you truly experienced childhood trauma and if you did, to what degree. An ACE test, or more broadly an adverse experience test, is designed to help you understand if you have an increased risk of health concerns that are linked to adverse childhood experiences. This test cannot be a substitute for professional help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An adverse childhood experience is a traumatic event that occurred during your childhood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can have lasting, negative impacts on health, well-being in childhood, and life opportunities, such as education, relationships, and job potential in adulthood <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/violenceprevention\/aces\/fastfact.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/quizzes\/ace-test#who-is-it-for\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quiz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could help you find the answer to two main questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could my childhood trauma affect my current or future well-being?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How traumatic was my childhood? (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/quizzes\/ace-test\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to add that researchers have found that people who suffered adversity in their childhood may have mental and physical ailments in later life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7592151\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, this test may be a helpful start to your trauma realization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be noted that this ACE test cannot fully measure whether or not your present concerns are connected to traumatic events. Therefore, even after taking this test,<\/span><b> we highly recommend that you take the time to talk to a therapist who works with people who are suffering from ACE.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_have_unresolved_childhood_trauma\"><\/span><b>Do I have unresolved childhood trauma?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous traumatic events represent a threat to the nervous system. They affect people physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, and emotionally (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/trauma-violence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and leave them in a constant fight, flight, or freeze mode. This is how <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">childhood trauma can be explained in a simplistic way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your traumatic event could evoke a wide spectrum of negative emotions. For example, it could be connected to the last situation that made you stressed, agitated, or scared.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma can also place your body in a state of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-stress-and-anxiety-cause-weight-loss\/\">stress<\/a> and cause physical symptoms such as a racing heartbeat, digestive discomforts, bad sleep, and a tendency to be easily startled<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6411092\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your unresolved trauma causes you to experience disruptive physical and emotional reactions in the present as your body and mind continue to defend against the past threat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To other people, you may appear okay, but in reality, your body is still fighting an unseen danger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure whether you experienced something traumatic in the past, try to pay attention to the following things:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your physical well-being\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your relationships with others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your life choices\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your self-esteem and relationship with yourself<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your ability to relax, rest, and switch off from current responsibilities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\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=What_childhood_trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58351 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"What childhood trauma do I have?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-3.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/visual-3-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_childhood_trauma_do_i_have\">\u00a0<\/a><\/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;\">Unresolved trauma symptoms negatively impact a person\u2019s physical well-being. Studies have shown that unaddressed trauma may negatively affect your sleep (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8654347\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 Trauma experiences may sometimes lead to physical responses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emergency.cdc.gov\/coping\/index.asp?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fmentalhealth%2Ftools-resources%2Fdisaster%2Findex.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, you should pay attention to your overall physical well-being. If you\u2019re experiencing sleep disturbances and\/or simply feel uncomfortable in your own body, there is a slight chance that you\u2019re dealing with an unresolved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">childhood trauma experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should consider taking up physical activities. This can be something enjoyable without high-intensity <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-5-day-workout\/\">workouts<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you could try<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/28-day-somatic-exercise-for-trauma-relief\/\"><b>28-day Somatic Exercise for Trauma Relief, <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoga, or dancing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opt for healthier food and create a sleeping schedule for yourself. It will be tough at first, but with discipline and patience, you\u2019ll see amazing results in just a few weeks in your general well-being\u00a0\u00a0<\/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><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<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relationships_with_others\"><\/span><b>Relationships with others<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a moment to reflect on the quality of the relationships in your life. Are they fulfilling, nurturing, and balanced, or do they cause you stress, and frustration, and trigger past wounds? Unfortunately, unhealed childhood wounds can show up in your behavior and attitudes toward others. This can look like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People pleasing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low self-esteem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Codependency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fear of abandonment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attracting the wrong partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being narcissistic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need for external validation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tolerating toxic behavior (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counselling-directory.org.uk\/memberarticles\/unresolved-childhood-trauma-how-does-it-affect-our-adulthood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms impair the quality of your relationships with others, in addition to your attitude to yourself. In order to alleviate these symptoms, you should start by paying attention to them and share what you observe with somebody you trust. However, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that your friends or loved ones aren\u2019t always able to listen and hold space for such difficult conversations. <\/span><b>Therefore, the best course of action is to seek advice from a mental health professional.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you could implement <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breathing-for-focus\/\"><b>Breathing For Focus <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">into your routine. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-breath-work\/\"><b>Benefits Of Breath Work <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are beneficial for your well-being, particularly your emotional state. This tool could also act as an emotional regulation strategy as you delve deeper into your previous trauma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_life_choices\"><\/span><b>Your life choices<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should give yourself some space to answer the following questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you enjoy your job?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you lead an active life?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have hobbies that make you feel content?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you in a fulfilling and stable relationship?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you happy with the direction in which your life is going?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you think these questions have nothing to do with your past, at a closer glance, you will see that there is a strong link between them. Unfortunately, any distressing event from the past acts as an invisible threat to our nervous system and can lead to suboptimal personal choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you suffered from chronic neglect in your childhood, it may be difficult for you to trust yourself and follow the career of your dreams. Similarly, some other types of trauma may keep you stuck in a job you hate. You don\u2019t travel because someone may judge you for not saving some money for more \u201cmeaningful things\u201d. You refuse to get into physical activities because you\u2019re either scared of not being strong or skillful enough. You have no hobbies you\u2019re passionate about. You allow your partner to abuse or gaslight you because you told yourself no one else will ever love you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this way, your previous trauma has a ripple effect on your ability to be fulfilled in the present.\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=What_childhood_trauma\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58357 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"What childhood trauma do I have?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-3.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-3-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_childhood_trauma_do_i_have\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_7_adverse_childhood_experiences\"><\/span><b>What are the 7 adverse childhood experiences?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adverse childhood experiences refer to stressful, overwhelming, and threatening situations that happen to children aged between 1 and 17 years (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/symptoms\/24875-adverse-childhood-experiences-ace\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These experiences are generally traumatic events that can affect a person\u2019s health throughout their lifetime. People who suffer from ACEs may be prone to mental health conditions, chronic physical health conditions, and\/or substance use disorders (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/symptoms\/24875-adverse-childhood-experiences-ace\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traumatic event can cause long-term or extreme stress in a person\u2019s life. During this event, you may feel terrified, helpless, at risk of danger, and physically hurt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are seven examples of adverse childhood experiences:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to domestic violence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with someone who abused alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with someone who abused drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with someone with a serious mental illness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with someone who has been to prison<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing a parent through divorce, death, or abandonment (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/rmch\/services\/camhs\/young-people\/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-and-attachment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_have_trauma_or_am_I_overreacting\"><\/span><b>Do I have trauma or am I overreacting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have experienced situations where somebody has dismissed, minimized, or invalidated your emotional reactions. While there are situations when our emotional reaction is unsuitable for an event, most of the time, any strong emotions can indicate a wound or trigger in ourselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is important to remember that there are many nuances and complexities in this particular example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still not certain whether you\u2019re just \u2018exaggerating\u2019 or you\u2019re truly affected by traumatic events, here\u2019s something you can do:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at the aforementioned symptoms of childhood trauma and compare them to your current struggles. For example, an inability to sleep and eat well<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at your life choices. Some individuals are constantly living up to their parents\u2019 or other people&#8217;s expectations. Therefore, you did the job that your mother imposed on you, you dated a guy that your father convinced you to, and even crammed math daily instead of playing volleyball because your parents wanted you to go to a prestigious college. Reflect on your choices and make the difference: is it something I wanted or is it something my parents or other close people expected from me?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze the trauma. Another clear argument that showcases whether it\u2019s trauma or not is related to the event that happened to you. If you relived something that was mentioned in the previous section, there is no doubt that you\u2019re not overreacting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only good way of defining the truth is to seek professional help. Those who tell you that you are overreacting do not fully acknowledge your emotions, your feelings, or your daily challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, a therapist is more unbiased and more helpful. Before you dive into therapy, you can take an ACE test to get a clearer idea of the impact potential past traumas have on your present.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>If you have PTSD or any other mental health condition, please consult a mental health specialist.<\/i><\/b><\/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=What_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=\"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:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/trauma\/first-page-gender?flow=1940&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_childhood_trauma_do_i_have\">\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=\"Was_I_neglected_as_a_child\"><\/span><strong>Was I neglected as a child?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child neglect is a form of child mistreatment where you\u2019re affected both physically and mentally. If you remember situations when your parents deprived you of basic things such as health care, normal clothing, adequate supervision, and housing, in addition to other emotional, safety, social, and educational needs, there is a strong chance that you were neglected during your childhood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_show_signs_of_trauma\"><\/span><strong>Do I show signs of trauma? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of trauma are versatile. They touch upon your physical, mental, and emotional states. <\/span><b>If you notice any complaints that impair your physical and mental health, you should contact a healthcare provider for guidance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_unhealed_trauma\"><\/span><strong>What are the signs of unhealed trauma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main signs of unhealed trauma manifest in your emotional well-being (a lack of trust and difficulty opening up to people, low self-esteem, mood swings, and difficulty regulating your emotions), mental and physical well-being\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_undiagnosed_trauma_look_like\"><\/span><strong>What does undiagnosed trauma look like?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your trauma is not treated properly, you may experience nightmares, flashbacks, bad sleep, anger, irritability, and\/or hopelessness. You will focus less on your overall well-being, your relationships with people will get worse, and your attitude toward yourself and your life in general will worsen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you notice any complaints that impair your physical and mental health, you should contact a healthcare provider for guidance.<\/b><\/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=What_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;\">What childhood trauma do I have? Hopefully, after reading this article, you have a clearer idea of how you have been impacted by previous events. However, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that this is not a diagnosis guideline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, you should try taking a specialized ACE test to see how you\u2019re impacted by the events in the past. You can then contact a therapist and share your insights with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unresolved childhood trauma may negatively impact your physical, emotional, and mental sttes. Your well-being and your relationships with others may also deteriorate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may be the consequence of past adverse childhood experiences: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, exposure to domestic violence, living with someone who abused alcohol, living with someone who abused drugs, living with someone with a serious mental illness, living with someone who has been to prison, or losing a parent through divorce, death, or abandonment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that your past trauma doesn\u2019t define you, but your ability to manage it properly does. Find someone you can talk to and who you trust, and focus on healthy ways to grow in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is your level of satisfaction with your current life? If you find yourself stuck in unfulfilling patterns of behavior or unhealthy relationships, your past may play a role in it. Our present can be strongly impacted by our traumatic history, which remains in our minds and bodies until we fully address it.\u00a0 Of course, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":58356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[132,225],"tags":[],"coauthors":[171,214],"class_list":["post-58027","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mental-health","category-trauma"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Childhood Trauma Do I Have? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 WHAT CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DO I HAVE \u27a4? Explore this article to find out effective ways to define your childhood trauma and its overall impact on your life.\u00a0\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, nofollow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What Childhood Trauma Do I Have?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\u2605 WHAT CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DO I HAVE \u27a4? Explore this article to find out effective ways to define your childhood trauma and its overall impact on your life.\u00a0\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-2.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1440\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Nataliia Lutsiv, Teodora Ghiur\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Nataliia Lutsiv, Teodora Ghiur\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"10 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Nataliia Lutsiv\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/35657e0a93c98148893952254a524273\"},\"headline\":\"What Childhood Trauma Do I Have?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/\"},\"wordCount\":1934,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-2.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Mental Health\",\"Trauma\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">What is your level of satisfaction with your current life? If you find yourself stuck in unfulfilling patterns of behavior or unhealthy relationships, your past may play a role in it. Our present can be strongly impacted by our traumatic history, which remains in our minds and bodies until we fully address it.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Of course, looking at all those memories and the way they impacted you can be quite painful, but it\u2019s the first step to better understanding current patterns of behaviors, emotions, and life situations you are experiencing at this moment. This article will guide you to answer this question that you may already have considered: what previous traumas am I unconsciously struggling with?\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">While you won\u2019t get all the answers you need in this article, it will hopefully still trigger a self-reflection process. To complete your understanding of your previous traumas, it is recommended that you consult a psychotherapist.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<a href=\\\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_childhood_trauma\\\"><img class=\\\"aligncenter wp-image-58348 size-large\\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner-2-1024x576.png\\\" alt=\\\"BetterMe\\\" width=\\\"770\\\" height=\\\"433\\\" \/><\/a>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>How can I identify my childhood trauma?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The best way to understand your childhood trauma is to contact a specialist. But let\u2019s face it, there are certain factors that stop some people from contacting therapists:\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<ul>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Price<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Inability to open up to strangers<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"f ...\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/\",\"name\":\"What Childhood Trauma Do I Have? - BetterMe\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-2.png\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"description\":\"\u2605 WHAT CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DO I HAVE \u27a4? Explore this article to find out effective ways to define your childhood trauma and its overall impact on your life.\u00a0\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-2.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-2.png\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":1440},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Mental Health\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Trauma\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health\/trauma\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"What Childhood Trauma Do I Have?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/\",\"name\":\"BetterMe Blog\",\"description\":\"Health &amp; Fitness\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\",\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"alternateName\":\"Betterme Limited\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"BetterMe\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/betterme\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ\",\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236\",\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US\",\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/35657e0a93c98148893952254a524273\",\"name\":\"Nataliia Lutsiv\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/9a64f36400691f99c2496c2914808c73\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-12_12-26-36-150x150.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-12_12-26-36-150x150.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Nataliia Lutsiv\"},\"description\":\"Nataliia is an engaging writer who is interested in creating articles on various topics. Right now, she is evolving as a healthy lifestyle writer. On top of that, this girl enjoys writing about sports, nutritious food, and healthy habits. She used to not do sports and enjoys junk food. But somehow, during the period and process of her research for the next article, she gains the desire and inspiration to become a better person. These articles have helped her reconsider life choices\u2013 and by creating them, she alters her life in a positive direction. Nataliia gets invigorated when she learns about the new topic of the article. However, she does take it seriously since creating actual content takes essential and reliable research. Her goal is to give people essential information in the easiest way possible. She understands that it is now her responsibility to introduce people to a healthy lifestyle world. The more people learn, the greater they feel. Hence, they explore a lot of new things that fill their lives with unique experiences.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nataliia-lutsiv-0a5bb9196\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/author\/nataliialutsiv\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What Childhood Trauma Do I Have? - BetterMe","description":"\u2605 WHAT CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DO I HAVE \u27a4? Explore this article to find out effective ways to define your childhood trauma and its overall impact on your life.\u00a0","robots":{"index":"noindex","follow":"nofollow"},"og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What Childhood Trauma Do I Have?","og_description":"\u2605 WHAT CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DO I HAVE \u27a4? Explore this article to find out effective ways to define your childhood trauma and its overall impact on your life.\u00a0","og_url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/","og_site_name":"BetterMe Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","article_modified_time":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2560,"height":1440,"url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-2.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Nataliia Lutsiv, Teodora Ghiur","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@betterme","twitter_site":"@betterme","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Nataliia Lutsiv, Teodora Ghiur","Est. reading time":"10 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/"},"author":{"name":"Nataliia Lutsiv","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/35657e0a93c98148893952254a524273"},"headline":"What Childhood Trauma Do I Have?","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/"},"wordCount":1934,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-2.png","articleSection":["Mental Health","Trauma"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your level of satisfaction with your current life? If you find yourself stuck in unfulfilling patterns of behavior or unhealthy relationships, your past may play a role in it. Our present can be strongly impacted by our traumatic history, which remains in our minds and bodies until we fully address it.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, looking at all those memories and the way they impacted you can be quite painful, but it\u2019s the first step to better understanding current patterns of behaviors, emotions, and life situations you are experiencing at this moment. This article will guide you to answer this question that you may already have considered: what previous traumas am I unconsciously struggling with?\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you won\u2019t get all the answers you need in this article, it will hopefully still trigger a self-reflection process. To complete your understanding of your previous traumas, it is recommended that you consult a psychotherapist.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mind.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1916&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=What_childhood_trauma\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58348 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>How can I identify my childhood trauma?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to understand your childhood trauma is to contact a specialist. But let\u2019s face it, there are certain factors that stop some people from contacting therapists:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inability to open up to strangers<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"f ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/","name":"What Childhood Trauma Do I Have? - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-2.png","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"\u2605 WHAT CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DO I HAVE \u27a4? Explore this article to find out effective ways to define your childhood trauma and its overall impact on your life.\u00a0","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-2.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cover-2.png","width":2560,"height":1440},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/what-childhood-trauma-do-i-have\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mental Health","item":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Trauma","item":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health\/trauma\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"What Childhood Trauma Do I Have?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/","name":"BetterMe Blog","description":"Health &amp; Fitness","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization","name":"BetterMe","alternateName":"Betterme Limited","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"BetterMe"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/x.com\/betterme","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236","https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US","https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/35657e0a93c98148893952254a524273","name":"Nataliia Lutsiv","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/9a64f36400691f99c2496c2914808c73","url":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-12_12-26-36-150x150.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/photo_2023-09-12_12-26-36-150x150.jpg","caption":"Nataliia Lutsiv"},"description":"Nataliia is an engaging writer who is interested in creating articles on various topics. Right now, she is evolving as a healthy lifestyle writer. On top of that, this girl enjoys writing about sports, nutritious food, and healthy habits. She used to not do sports and enjoys junk food. But somehow, during the period and process of her research for the next article, she gains the desire and inspiration to become a better person. These articles have helped her reconsider life choices\u2013 and by creating them, she alters her life in a positive direction. Nataliia gets invigorated when she learns about the new topic of the article. However, she does take it seriously since creating actual content takes essential and reliable research. Her goal is to give people essential information in the easiest way possible. She understands that it is now her responsibility to introduce people to a healthy lifestyle world. The more people learn, the greater they feel. Hence, they explore a lot of new things that fill their lives with unique experiences.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nataliia-lutsiv-0a5bb9196\/"],"url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/author\/nataliialutsiv\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58027","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58027"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58027\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58027"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=58027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}