Trauma and Emotional Dysregulation are Inextricably Tied Together

The link between trauma and emotional dysregulation is inextricable. Trauma is often the root cause of emotional dysregulation, with traumatic experiences leading to lasting emotional and psychological effects on individuals. Does this sound familiar? Understanding emotions can be challenging enough without adding the trauma. Coping with trauma can be difficult enough without adding the emotional dysregulation. Understanding the connection between trauma and emotional dysregulation is essential to promote emotional well being and trauma healing on a deeper level. In this blog we will explore the relationship between the two and discuss various strategies to promote healing.

Trauma and emotional dysregulation are intimately linked. Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event, such as abuse, violence, or other traumatic events that a person can experience. Emotional dysregulation is a term used to describe a person's difficulty in regulating their emotions, resulting in intense and uncontrolled emotional responses.

Trauma can lead to emotional dysregulation because it alters a person's emotional regulation system, making it difficult for them to manage their emotions effectively. Trauma can cause changes in the brain, particularly in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, which are areas related to emotional regulation. These changes in the brain can cause the amygdala to become hyperactive, leading to exaggerated emotional responses.

Furthermore, people who have experienced trauma may experience emotional flashbacks, which can trigger intense emotional reactions that may be out of proportion to the situation at hand. Emotional flashbacks can be triggered by a variety of stimuli, such as sounds, smells, or sights that remind the person of the original trauma.

In addition, people who have experienced trauma may develop maladaptive coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse, self-harm, or dissociation, to manage difficult emotions or memories related to the trauma. These coping mechanisms can further exacerbate emotional dysregulation, causing the person to feel more out of control and less able to manage their emotions.

However, we here at Spirit Source Connection offer one on one coaching with your Coach B. Von as well as the Energy Harvest workbook to help navigate the difficult thoughts, feelings, and emotions. People who have experienced trauma and emotional dysregulation can learn effective coping strategies and regulatory techniques that can help manage and regulate their emotions. Please watch this short video for ways to regulate your emotions.

Visit our website to learn more about how we can assist your trauma healing journey! www.spiritsourceconnection.com

 In Divine Alignment,

Coach B. Von Squires