It would be safe to say that more is currently known about trauma than ever before. That’s because medical science has studied it extensively, and continues to do so.
For instance, doctors know that trauma-induced flashbacks and dissociation can be serious problems for individuals who have dealt with traumatic events at some point.
I’m sharing about the topic of Trauma-Induced Flashbacks because I’m a bestselling author on behavioral change with over 2 million books and courses sold. Plus, I’ve shared a lot about healing from trauma in my therapist recommended online courses: The Anxiety Cure.
But I wanted to take things a step further – and share some insights right here on my blog – about how to cope with trauma-induced flashbacks and associations.
First things first… you can look into trauma treatment in Riverside County at a clinic or hospital if you live there and feel that’s the best course of action. Before you do, though, let’s talk about how medical science recommends that you cope with trauma-induced flashbacks and dissociation.
Let’s make sure you understand what we mean when we use these terms. A trauma-induced flashback is a mental condition that can arise if something happens that reminds the afflicted individual of what it was that originally traumatized them. Maybe they’ll be in a noisy club and it will remind them of being in an active warzone. Perhaps someone will shout at them and it will remind them of a former partner who abused them.
As for dissociation, that means the individual momentarily checks out mentally from whatever is happening to them in real time. They might act or say things of which they will have no memory later.
Because their brain and body are on autopilot during these times, you can see how dangerous of a situation this could be. A person might do something harmful to themselves or others if they have dissociated.
Often, the first thing medical science recommends if it turns out that you’re dealing with trauma-induced flashbacks or dissociation is to seek help from an experienced mental health professional. If you choose not to do that, then the issue is probably not just going to go away on its own.
If you can talk to a therapist or doctor about what is happening to you, they can probably figure out the event or events that have caused you to get to the point where you currently find yourself. Then, they can talk to you about some possible solutions.
They might suggest medication in some cases to calm your nerves. They might recommend one-on-one or group therapy sessions. They can recommend that you avoid certain situations. They might feel that a therapy dog or some other animal will do you some good.
When you talk to a doctor or therapist, one thing they will likely want to do with you is to figure out your triggers. If you can pinpoint a certain situation or event that causes either a flashback or dissociation, then you will know how and when to avoid such an eventuality.
If you have a job that triggers you, you may need to get a different one. If there’s a person you know who is bringing on these events, then you might need to cut them out of your life. These are serious matters, and you can’t afford to take them lightly.
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