How do you face trauma from childhood when you thought the door was closed?

[lolanell]

I am not sure if I am anxious from my resolved issue of being kidnapped from my bed for a period of one hour. Has anyone experienced this.....

[Nina2016]

No but that had to be incredibly scary :/

[lolanell in reply to Nina2016]

Yes, it was..but you freeze..

[purplevscoteen]

It sounds like you might have some PTSD. I would talk to a mental health professional who can hopefully help you process what happened so it does not effect you anymore.

[lolanell in reply to purplevscoteen]

I have, but wondered if it pops up and I not aware of it causing anxiety.

[purplevscoteen in reply to lolanell]

Emotional response I think is key in this case. If remembering the event causes anxiety than it is clearly still a problem but if it pops up you don't feel much and can just move on with the day it is probably nothing to worry about.

[lolanell in reply to purplevscoteen]

That is something for me to think about..thanks

[Hidden]

How awful for you to go through! How old were you ❓ You definitely need to talk it over with someone that you trust. I use a journal myself and is effective for me but you may need something else. PM me if I can help. Martin.

[lolanell]

I was almost 12...I had counseling and have been okay..but I wonder if it effects me without knowing...with anxiety showing up. My Mom just died and although I am doing pretty good, sometimes I think I bury my pain.

[mschloe]

A therapist helped me alot with childhood trauma using EMDR. You can research what it is & if you want to try it, search online for therapists near you who use it.

[lolanell]

Thank-you so much….