Lonliness And Trauma - Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
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Summary about Loneliness And Trauma
A traumatic event is one that is overwhelming, frightening, life-threatening, unexpected, unpredictable, and extreme. Because of the magnitude of the event, our usual coping strategies are insufficient. The emotional response we feel as a result of this event is referred to as "trauma." Trauma impacts our daily lives, and it often lasts for a long time after the event.
Childhood trauma is strongly linked to depression and anxiety, including social anxiety, which impairs an individual's ability to socialize effectively and form meaningful long-term relationships. Therefore, Childhood traumas put people at the greatest risk of experiencing significant loneliness.
The treatment options for trauma or loneliness may include any of the following:
- Meditation
- Counseling
- Talking Therapy
Symptoms of Loneliness And Trauma
If you are a victim of loneliness or trauma, you might experience any of the following symptoms:
- Low energy levels
- Interrupted sleep or other sleep issues
- Decreased appetite
- Feelings of self-doubt, hopelessness, or worthlessness
- Body aches and pains
- Anxiousness or restlessness
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Social anxiety
- Cravings for physical warmth, such as blankets
- Confusion or difficulty concentrating
- Anger, irritability, mood swings
- Anxiety and fear
- Guilt, shame, self-blame
- Withdrawing from others
Causes of Loneliness And Trauma
There can be a lot of causes of trauma, including:
- Domestic violence, rape
- Natural disasters
- Death of a loved one
- Severe illness or injury
- Witnessing an act of violence
Loneliness can be caused as due to any of the traumas given above. Some other causes of loneliness are:
- changing schools or jobs
- working from home
- moving to a new city
- ending a relationship
- living alone for the first time
Preventive Measures of Loneliness And Trauma
Here are some simple techniques that may assist you in preventing loneliness:
- Get comfortable with spending time alone
- Choose fulfilling and rewarding activities
- Make time for exercise
- Have a healthy diet
- Spend time in the outdoors
- Spend time with people close to you