There are a number of different ways in which childhood trauma symptoms can manifest for adults living with childhood trauma.
Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut recipe to follow when diagnosing an adult with immediate signs of trauma, however, there may be some common physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms of trauma victims.
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Listed below are just a few common warning signs of childhood trauma in adults:
Emotional Symptoms
- Anger
- Unresponsiveness
- Anxiety
- Emotional outbursts
- Depression
- Panic Attacks
Physical Symptoms
- Poor Concentration
- Shakiness
- Night Terrors
- Lack of Energy
- Physical Illness
- Sleep Disturbances
Behavioral Symptoms
- Compulsion
- Eating Disorders
- Impulsiveness
- Isolation
- Numbness or Callousness
- General disorientation
Keep in mind that these are just a few common childhood trauma symptoms of trauma victims, and often times many people can exhibit a number of these symptoms or may even show none at all. If you or someone you know are showing signs of trauma, it is important to seek immediate professional help. HHC is a renowned trauma and PTSD treatment center in Stellenbosch. Please call us today for more information about our program and recovery methods for childhood trauma in adults.
Potentially traumatic events can include:
- Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse
- Community or school violence
- Sexual exploitation
- Sudden or violent death of a loved one
- Witnessing or experiencing domestic violence, disasters or terrorism
- Refugees or war experiences
- Neglect
- Assault
- Serious accidents
- Life-threatening illness
If untreated, childhood trauma in adults can have long-lasting effects. Trauma can affect children’s mood and their ability to regulate their emotions, they are 2 times more likely to develop depression and 3 times more likely to develop anxiety. The sooner the childhood trauma symptoms are addressed through therapy, the better the chance for the child to have a full and successful recovery.
Healing from childhood trauma is a complex but necessary process. Through therapy, adults can overcome childhood trauma. They can raise happy and healthy families, be productive citizens, and have a fulfilling life.
Here are some evidence-based treatments for treating childhood trauma in adults:
Cognitive Processing Trauma Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive processing therapy is a specialized type of cognitive trauma healing therapy used to treat patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A typical 12-session period has been shown to reduce trauma in sexual assault victims, and children who have experienced abuse or trauma. The main focus of CPT is to recon textualize and help rationalize the traumatic events experienced by the victim.
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