5 Signs You Have Emotional Trauma (And How To Heal)

• Intrusive thoughts, memories, or flashbacks of the traumatic event. These may be triggered by specific reminders of the event, or they may come out of nowhere.
• Nightmares about the traumatic event.
• Avoidance of people, places, or things that remind you of the traumatic event.
• Feeling emotionally numb or detached.
• Having difficulty concentrating or remembering things.
• Feeling constantly on edge or hypervigilant.
• Experiencing irritability, anger, or outbursts.
• Having difficulty sleeping or eating.
• Feeling hopeless, depressed, or guilty.
• Using alcohol or drugs to cope with your emotions.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek professional help. A therapist can help you to understand and process your trauma, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.