Healing Emotional Damage Can Be Tough--Here's What Makes It Harder

in life •  2 years ago 

Emotional healing can be one of the most difficult things a person can go through. It can be tough to face your past, to let go of the hurt and anger that you feel, and to start fresh. In this article, we are going to explore some of the reasons why emotional healing can be so hard, and what makes it so difficult.


What Causes Emotional Damage?

Most people don't realize how much emotional damage they've inflicted on themselves until it's too late. The problem is that emotional damage can be hard to track down, and even harder to heal. Here are some of the most common causes of emotional damage:

  1. Childhood Neglect: If you grew up in a household without love or attention, you're more likely to suffer from emotional damage later in life. As a result, you may struggle with self-esteem, confidence, and intimacy issues.

  2. Relationship Abuse: If you were consistently mistreated by your partner during your relationship, you're more likely to experience psychological trauma. This type of abuse can destroy your trust in relationships and leave you feeling scared, angry, and depressed.

  3. Substance Abuse: Drugs and alcohol can cause significant emotional damage when used irresponsibly. They can rob you of your confidence and lead to problems with sobriety. In extreme cases, addiction can even result in suicide or homicide.

The Effect of Emotional Damage on Our Physical Health

There's a lot of talk these days about the mental and emotional health benefits of exercise. But what about the physical health benefits? The answer is: quite a bit, actually.

One study published in "PLoS One" found that people who exercised regularly had significantly lower rates of death from any cause, compared to people who didn't exercise. And that wasn't just because they were healthier overall--exercise also appeared to protect against death from heart disease, stroke, cancer, and respiratory diseases.

But here's the kicker: all of these benefits were seen regardless of whether or not participants reported feeling sad or unhappy. In other words, exercise was just as good for those who felt happy as it was for those who felt unhappy.

So why is exercise so beneficial for our emotional health? Exercise releases endorphins, which are hormones that have mood-lifting properties. It also reduces stress levels and improves self-esteem. All of these factors play a role in improving our physical health.

How to Heal Emotional Damage

There are many ways to heal emotional damage. One way is through therapy. Another way is through self-care. The two methods can be complementary or they can work together. Therapy can help you understand and process the emotions that you’ve been feeling, while self-care can help you cope with those emotions in a healthy way.

When it comes to healing emotional damage, there are some things that make it harder. One of these things is when emotions are bottled up. When emotions don’t have a chance to be processed and released, they can become overwhelming and destructive. Another thing that makes healing emotional damage tougher is when we don’t have any support system. When we feel alone in our pain, it can be even harder to get through it.

But no matter what obstacles stand in our way, there are ways to heal emotional damage. With the right resources and support, we can start to work through our feelings and create a brighter future for ourselves.

Takeaways for Living a Full and Happy Life

Living a Full and Happy Life

When you're recovering from emotional damage, it can be tough--here's what makes it harder.

  1. You may not feel like yourself. After experiencing a traumatic event, you may feel like your identity has changed or that you don't belong in the world anymore. This is common, and it will take time for you to get used to your new self.

  2. You may find it hard to trust people. You may have difficulty trusting anyone because of the trust issues that arose after the trauma. It can be difficult to build new relationships because you're always worried about how the person will behave towards you.

  3. You may struggle with memories and flashbacks. Flashbacks are vivid memories of the traumatic event, and they can occur at any time (even when you're not expecting them). Memories can be painful, and they can keep you from getting on with your life.

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  ·  2 years ago  ·  

It’s difficult