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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We all go through challenging things from time to time, and the struggle with one\u2019s mental health is not a reflection of one’s strength or weakness. That false belief can lead to negative and fearful thoughts that make us feel really bad. Past traumas do not have to be inexorably linked with our identities.<\/p>\n

Many people walk around in the world not knowing what they need – they just know that they hurt. The world can sometimes seem like a scary place. Wars, school shootings, and similar events lead our evening newscasts and top the front pages of our papers. Sometimes, this can lead to strong feelings of anxiety and depression. Trauma can change the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and about the world. These stories can have a huge impact on how we feel and how we walk around every day.<\/p>\n

Recognizing The Symptoms Of Trauma<\/h4>\n

People might not realize they have been affected by trauma. Some symptoms may include sleeplessness, hypervigilance, anxiety, and depression<\/a>. Years ago, I worked in a hospital in Los Angeles. At times we would have traumatic things happen. We referred to these as “sentinal events.” These would consist of a patient death, a violent patient, or another emotionally taxing experience. Some medical professionals would try to ignore it or brush it off as \u201cjust part of the job.\u201d The thought process was something like, \u201cIf I\u2019m going to be a good nurse, I can\u2019t be viewed as weak or soft.\u201d So, they would employ various avoidance strategies to cope. Later they may begin to experience unwanted symptoms. At times, it may not even appear that their feelings are associated with that event. It’s as if a fear switch turns on, but it doesn\u2019t turn off like normal.<\/p>\n

Getting Treatment For Trauma<\/h4>\n

On a hopeful note, there are effective therapy treatments<\/a> that can help people gain the tools they need to not be dominated by fear. We can find acceptance in that though we suffer, we can still overcome. We can live lives of hope and not fear. The stigma of mental health is lessening, and more and more people are reaching out for help. The more awareness that people have about mental health services, the more willing they will be to seek help<\/a>\u00a0from a licensed therapist<\/a> or other mental health professional. If you are struggling with these unwanted feelings, just remember that you are not alone. Help is available to you if you make the choice to engage with it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”We’re Here to Help You” style=”custom” add_button=”right” btn_title=”Contact Us” btn_style=”custom” btn_custom_background=”#ffffff” btn_custom_text=”#013659″ btn_align=”right” btn_i_align=”right” btn_i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-caret-right” btn_add_icon=”true” btn_link=”url:%2Fcontact%2F|title:Contact%20North%20American%20Mental%20Health%20Services|target:%20_blank|” custom_background=”#013659″ custom_text=”#ffffff”]If you or a loved one need help managing life\u2019s challenges or are looking to work with a therapist<\/a>, contact us.<\/span>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We all go through challenging things from time to time, and the struggle with one\u2019s mental health is not a reflection of one’s strength or weakness. That false belief can lead to negative and fearful thoughts that make us feel really bad. Past traumas do not have to be inexorably linked with our identities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15190,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,20,61,109,110],"tags":[68,56,57,58,59,60,62,111,93,69],"ppma_author":[114],"class_list":["post-12335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-healing","category-inspiration","category-self-care","category-therapist","category-therapy","tag-depression","tag-mental-health","tag-mental-health-support","tag-motivation","tag-positive-thinking","tag-self-awareness","tag-self-care","tag-therapist","tag-therapy","tag-trauma"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHealing From Trauma, Trauma Therapists In Redding<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Trauma therapy Services. 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