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Processing Trauma Effectively
Many people struggle to articulate their trauma, often leading to negative impacts such as increased anxiety and sleep disruptions. When traumas are suppressed and not discussed, they can take root in the unconscious mind, resurfacing in disruptive ways. It's essential to express these experiences with language that reflects their true magnitude to facilitate healing and understanding.In this clip
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Is it correct to say that if someone had a childhood trauma that wasn't processed, when they start to address this trauma in adulthood, they could begin to have dreams or nightmares about it, especially during REM sleep? Once the brain has new information that could potentially change the narrative around the trauma, and the person is consciously working to unload the emotional burden during their waking hours, could the brain also reprocess the old narratives and emotional trauma during REM sleep?
How does trauma impact our minds?
How is trauma processed?