People who have been abused as children, whether physical or psychological, tend to have problems with trust and an overreaction to any situation. In this article, we present the behaviors found in adults who experienced trauma at a young age.
During childhood, we get to know the world and identify the environment around us. We also learn to interact with people and communicate with our family and friends. This is why unpleasant or traumatic experiences can leave indelible marks on the person that we will become once adults.
Here are the behaviors found in people who experienced trauma at a young age
isolation
People who do not receive enough attention during their childhood tend to lack affection, have relationship problems, and experience sexual dysfunction.
Anxiety and fear of others
These people are similarly afraid of building relationships with others, as well as some social anxiety.
The fear of commitment
If the child feels a sense of loss at a young age, he or she risks developing a defense mechanism, which results in a fear of establishing another deep emotional connection.
The fear of rejection
Children who have been abused at school or who have been rejected by their parents or classmates tend to avoid major social circles for fear of being rejected again. They prefer to spend more time alone and stay in their comfort zone.
Contempt towards others
Children who have been abused during their childhood usually develop sociopathic behaviors. They believe that all people are their enemies and treat them as such.
The addiction
When parents overprotect their children, and do not teach them to be independent, they feel frustrated when they encounter obstacles. They even tend to look for other figures that can come to their rescue or protect them.
Happy slave syndrome
Children who have been forced to work excessively often tolerate being exploited as adults. Even when their rights are flouted, they think their value lies in the hard work they do.
Here's how you can heal the traumatic experiences of childhood
Change your social circles
Whenever possible, we must try to distance ourselves from people who in the past have hurt us and who, in the present, do not intend to help us. In this way, situations that remind us of traumatic events will appear less frequently.
Have an active social life
Breaking isolation is the appropriate way to break with the rumination of black ideas, and the propensity to give in to recurring thoughts that end up becoming obsessions. We must therefore have an active social life, live in the present and move away from memories.
Take good care of yourself
Take your own well-being seriously: It involves eating well, exercising, and sleeping well, among other things. In other words, you must make an effort to demonstrate the potential that exists in you.
Reinterpret the past
No matter how hard you try, you will never reach an objective perception of things. This is especially true when, in addition to considering the facts, you take into account the emotions with which they are associated. This is because our memory works so that memories change constantly
