Past trauma is something that a lot of people struggle with. It can be hard to find something that will erase the pain, fear, shame, and doubt.
But, there are always ways that will help you to rise above anything.
Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. – Peter A. Levine
There Is Always Hope
Sometimes you feel so broken that it feels like it won’t get better. You feel possessed by your trauma. You feel enslaved and trapped.
Most trauma survivors feel that way. It’s so hard to see the good things around you.
Of course, some traumas are worse than others, but there is no point in comparing things.
You should know that there is always hope that things will get better. There is always hope that you will overcome your pain and struggle.
You can recover and you will recover if you’re ready for some changes. Your mind controls everything.
You can shift your focus to other things, but it won’t be easy. Here are some tips that will help you deal with your past trauma.
I want to mention that asking for professional help is highly recommended in these situations.
1. Evaluation
Traumas are tricky. Some people remember every little detail, while others forget a lot.
If you feel like it’s time to move past your trauma, you have to analyze it again. You have to explore it and you have to find some answers for yourself.
The biggest question is – why did this happen to me?
But, don’t waste your time on that one. You need to find some answers about your emotions.
Ask yourself – how did I handle it back then? Was I aware of everything? How do I feel right now?
You can answer these questions. You should answer these questions even if it means reliving the pain again.
If you want closure, you have to investigate your pain. You have to look it in the eyes and hit it hard.
2. Self-Love
No matter what happens to you, you have to be gentle with yourself. You have to remind yourself that you’re worthy of love and affection.
It’s great if you have people around you who will help you to see your value, but if you don’t, don’t worry.
You have yourself. You’re enough and you can save yourself. You can help yourself to feel alive again.
Self-love is something that every person needs. Without self-love, it’s hard to do everything else.
However, people who had a traumatic experience need self-love much more than others.
Love, in general, can heal you. But, no matter how much other people love you, you need to love yourself.
So, if you’re ready to do something about your past trauma, it’s time to love your mind, soul, body, and energy.
Embrace your flaws. You’re not the best person in the world, but you’re not the worst either.
You didn’t deserve what happened to you, and there is still time to fix yourself.
Love yourself no matter what other people say. You have to live in your own skin and body.
You have to listen to your thoughts. You have to feel all those emotions.
Other people can be compassionate and thoughtful, but you’re the one who holds the key.
3. Spiritual Growth
There are so many people in this world and there are so many different beliefs, practices, and religions.
If you want to focus on something greater in life that will help you to move past your trauma, you should focus on your spiritual side.
You can do whatever you like. Praying, meditation, rituals, or charity work will boost your spiritual energy. Meditation or fasting are also common spiritual practices.
You can choose for yourself. You can choose something that will strengthen your spirit.
Besides spiritual practices or rituals, it’s also important to get rid of everything and everyone that is toxic to your life.
It’s important to grow positivity and love. It’s important to become devoted and peaceful.
You will grow spiritually when you find balance in life. You will find balance in life when you get rid of negativity.
4. Hard Work
Hard work is the simplest trick in the book for dealing with trauma. If you don’t do the rest of the things from this list, it might not work, but it’s an important trick.
Hard work will amuse you. It will take your mind off your problems. It will help you to focus on your goals.
In some cases, this is bad because people work hard just to forget about their problems. They don’t want to face them, but they still can’t avoid them.
They still feel the pain, but they’re trying to shift their energy to something else.
It’s important to be aware of your problems. It’s important to admit them and work on them.
However, hard work is still welcome. It will help you to feel purposeful. It will help you to accomplish your goals.
Also, it will definitely give you less time to think about your pain and past trauma.
After a while, your hard work will pay off. You will feel proud and accomplished.
You will feel worthy and capable. This will help you to love yourself more.
You won’t feel defined by your past trauma. You will become someone who succeeded.
In Conclusion
People have so many different approaches to good and bad things. Traumas from the past can ruin your future if you don’t deal with them on time.
It’s hard when you feel the pain and sorrow all the time. It’s hard when you feel owned by someone or something.
But, there is a way out. Spiritual work and mind work will help you to get out of the rut.
I always felt a strong connection to the Divine since my birth. As an author and mentor, my mission is to help others find love, happiness, and inner strength in the darkest of times.