Are Trauma Symptoms Holding You Back?

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Are Trauma Symptoms Holding You Back?

Do you wonder how trauma has impacted your own family, life, or recovery? Are you noticing unhealthy patterns that you just can't seem to stop?

Are you looking for practical ways that you can heal and get unstuck? Are you ready to let go of your own trauma or your family trauma?

Take this quick quiz to find out if trauma symptoms are holding you back from living a free and thriving life.

How often do you lean on a support network of family or friends that you trust during tough times?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Do you find yourself avoiding places, activities, or people that remind you of a traumatic event?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Do you often feel emotionally numb, disconnected from others, or unable to experience positive emotions?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Are you easily startled or feel constantly on edge?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Do you often blame yourself or others for the traumatic event, or feel persistent negative beliefs about yourself or the world?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Have your sleep patterns, appetite, or ability to concentrate been significantly affected?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Do you experience physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems, or unexplained pain that you associate with a traumatic event?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Do you know if any of your family members (parents, grandparents) have experienced significant trauma or adversity (e.g., war, abuse, displacement)?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Have you noticed any patterns of behavior or emotional responses in yourself that you believe might be linked to the experiences or behaviors of your family members (e.g., heightened vigilance, difficulty trusting others, avoidance behaviors)?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Do you have a series of coping tools and strategies to support your healing and recovery?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

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The Wounded Survivor

The Wounded Survivor is overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, and emotional pain, frequently experiencing flashbacks and intrusive memories. You may isolate from others and avoid situations that remind you of your trauma, often engaging in self-destructive behaviors such as substance use or self-harm. Your thoughts may frequently be centered on persistent negative thoughts about yourself and the world, coupled with feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. In relationships, you may find it difficult to form and maintain connections, often becoming mistrustful and detached. You might also struggle with daily responsibilities and experience challenges in attending work or school.

Do you connect with the Wounded Survivor?

You may be ready to explore options for healing and addressing your trauma or your family trauma. We strongly recommend reaching out to a trained mental health provider in your area to learn about more options for support.

As you explore these options, here is a link to learn more about YOU ARE NOT YOUR TRAUMA: UPROOT UNHEALTHY PATTERNS, HEAL THE FAMILY TREE.

There is hope! We believe in you. Keep going, friend, and seek out professional support.

The Struggling Fighter

The Struggling Fighter experiences an emotional state that fluctuates between periods of relative calm and intense emotional distress, with anxiety and depression still present but less overwhelming. Behaviorally, you may begin to engage in coping strategies but often fall back into avoidance and negative patterns, and your efforts to seek help are inconsistent. You may have moments of clarity but are often plagued by self-doubt and negative self-talk, with slow progress in challenging cognitive distortions. In relationships, you open up to trusted individuals but remain guarded, showing rocky yet improving connections. You can manage responsibilities but still face occasional setbacks in your professional or academic life.

Do you connect with the Struggling Fighter?

You may be ready to explore options for healing and addressing your trauma or your family trauma. We strongly recommend that you contact a trained mental health provider in your area for additional support.

As you explore these options, here is a link to get your copy of YOU ARE NOT YOUR TRAUMA: UPROOT UNHEALTHY PATTERNS, HEAL THE FAMILY TREE.

There is hope! We believe in you, friend. Keep going and seek out professional support and from trusted friends.

The Resilient Warrior

The Resilient Warrior usually has a stable emotional state with a noticeable reduction in intense negative emotions. You've learned how to manage moments of anxiety and depression effectively. You actively engage in healthy coping strategies and regularly seek therapy or support groups, with minimal avoidance coping techniques. Your thought life shows your improved self-esteem and balanced thoughts about yourself and the world, frequently challenging and changing negative thought patterns. In relationships, you are building stronger, more meaningful connections and are better at communicating and trusting others. You manage daily responsibilities well, maintain a job or academic pursuits, and meet occasional challenges with resilience.

You are building resilience every day and have already learned helpful coping strategies. There may still be things in your life and unhealthy patterns that show up from time to time that you want to address.

As you explore how you'd like to continue to heal, whether that is seeking outside professional mental health support or trying a new support group, here is a link to get your copy of YOU ARE NOT YOUR TRAUMA: UPROOT UNHEALTHY PATTERNS, HEAL THE FAMILY TREE.

There is hope! We believe in you, friend. Keep going, and continue to build resilience!

The Thriving Navigator

The Thriving Navigator maintains a balanced and positive emotional state, rarely experiencing trauma-related distress. You have fully integrated healthy coping skills into your daily life and actively engage in activities that promote well-being and growth. Your thought life reflects a positive self-view and a realistic, optimistic outlook on life, where trauma may be remembered but no longer dictates thoughts and behaviors. In relationships, you enjoy deep, trusting, and fulfilling connections with excellent communication and emotional intimacy. You excel in both professional and personal life, consistently meeting goals and pursuing new challenges with confidence.

You have done so much work on healing your trauma! Keep going - we are so proud of you!

To continue your journey, here is a link to get your copy of YOU ARE NOT YOUR TRAUMA: UPROOT UNHEALTHY PATTERNS, HEAL THE FAMILY TREE.

Keep going and know that your journey inspires others to stay on the road to recovery from trauma and heal the unhealthy patterns that keep us stuck.