Trauma Healing

Yes, the memories are still there. Not just from this recent stint, but going all the way back to childhood. And they’re not necessarily memories stored in the brain, but more so memories stored in the body.

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD is an excellent book on trauma and how trauma is stored. Even though our brains may put it away in a box, our body tells a different story. We have trauma stored away for years, with no way of working through it. That’s why I strongly recommend a good therapist that you can connect with. I’ve been in therapy pretty much ever since I was seventeen (17) years old, on and off. I’ve been through a few therapists. This last therapist I’m seeing now is probably the greatest therapist I’ve had. I trust her. She has helped me through a lot. She knows her job and she does it well. I feel like she is very authentic.

I think if you’re going to do some big changes you should seek a therapist first. They’ll be honest and tell you whether it’s in your best interest or not.

And people think you only need to see a therapist once and you’re cured. That is a myth. Growth is a long process. It’s a lifetime process. Some seasons are better than others, but therapy has given me tools and power to manage my symptoms and work through my fears. A therapist is great for getting you back on track.

I know a lot of people cringe at the thought of individual therapy, but it has been a great help for me. Rather than running around talking shit about people I see her and bitch. She listens and gives me better ideas for dealing with situations I’m not sure how to deal with. My experience with therapy has been good. I won’t say it’s all been good. I’ve had some pretty crappy therapists. That’s why it’s so important not to give up. Find one you can connect with. Eventually, you will find one.