Emotional trauma is something that can have both mental and physical effects. Many people think that mental and physical health aren’t connected, but that’s not the case. The mind-body connection is very important to learn about and it’s something that we take into account when creating treatment plans at Avalon Malibu.
Understanding the Effects of Emotional Trauma
At Avalon Malibu, many of our clients have experienced some sort of emotional trauma in the past. This means that we have a deep understanding of the different physical manifestations of trauma. Below are some of the ways that emotional trauma can impact you physically.
Changes in Sleep
Changes to someone’s sleep routine are one of the biggest things that can occur after trauma. Whether it be sleeping too much or too little, changes in a sleep routine can have a big impact on someone’s life.
Constipation
This is certainly not something that’s fun to deal with, but constipation can result from trauma. Digestive issues can be linked to trauma, but there could be something else going on, so it’s best to speak with your doctor.
Eating Habits
Trauma has the ability to impact someone’s appetite. Getting the right nutrients is important and it can be hard to do this if trauma is affecting what’s on your plate.
Pain
Did you know that trauma can sometimes lead to physical pain? Pain throughout the body can be due to trauma and its effects, which is one of the reasons why it’s so important to make sure that you work through trauma. If you’re dealing with pain, focusing on your mental health and working through trauma may help.
Fainting
If you’ve been dealing with unexplained fainting, it’s possible that it’s due to trauma. With that being said, there are many different health conditions that can lead to fainting and you should make an appointment with your doctor if you’re experiencing concerning symptoms.
We understand that it can be difficult to realize all the different ways that past trauma is affecting you today. If you’d like to work through your trauma, therapy can be a great option. We provide a variety of different therapy options for our clients and we’d love to share some more information with you about them. If you’d like to speak with a member of our staff, you can do so today by calling (844) 857-5992. We hope to hear from you soon!
