By Katie Bailey, MA, LPC
For the most part we can all recognize big T traumas: sexual assaults, plane crashes, public shootings, etc. The little t traumas in life are sometimes harder to recognize. These could include:
Losing a job
Ongoing conflict with significant other/children
Divorce
Infidelity
Adopting/having a new baby
Unexpected financial worries
Any event in life that overwhelms us beyond our ability to cope would be a little t trauma. While you might be tempted to avoid dealing with these events, ignoring them only makes you feel worse. How do you know if you’re struggling with little t trauma? You might:
Have irritable or angry outbursts
Have trouble sleeping or nightmares
Avoid certain people or situations
Isolate yourself
Constantly worry or expect the worst
Regular inability to feel positive emotions (love, happiness, safety)
The more little “t” traumas we experience the harder it is to cope. PTSD treatment can be very helpful in relieving these symptoms and helping you get back to enjoying life as you were meant to live. As a trauma therapy specialist at Lime Tree Counseling, I can help you. Call or message me today to get started.