Suffering from severe fear, anxiety, or depression. Unable to form close, satisfying relationships. Experiencing terrifying memories, nightmares, or flashbacks. Avoiding more and more anything that reminds you of the trauma.
How do you deal with someone who traumatized you?
Suggestions for supporting a friend or family member include:
- Make time to be with the person and make it obvious that you are available. ...
- Don't take their feelings to heart. ...
- You can help by reassuring the person that their reactions are normal.
- Offer practical support.
What happens when someone is traumatized?
Initial reactions to trauma can include exhaustion, confusion, sadness, anxiety, agitation, numbness, dissociation, confusion, physical arousal, and blunted affect. Most responses are normal in that they affect most survivors and are socially acceptable, psychologically effective, and self-limited.
