Trauma
Research shows that traumatic experiences are linked to chronic mental and physical health conditions, especially events that occurred during childhood.
What is Trauma?
Emotional or psychological trauma can be caused by experiences that shock the mind and create a sense of being overwhelmed, unsafe, and out of control. The subjective nature of trauma plays a major role in the way symptoms are expressed. The more helpless and powerless the person feels at the time of the event, the greater the traumatic imprint left in the brain.
There are many causes of trauma; however, subjective interpretation plays a huge role in the level of trauma experienced. Natural disasters, mass shootings and car accidents are more traumatic to those who are not trained to deal with these events specifically, for example. These events are also more traumatic to those who feel the most powerless, frightened, and helpless.
Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma causes long-term effects precisely because children are vulnerable, easily frightened, and made to feel helpless and overwhelmed by unexpected negative events. The necessary coping skills simply do not exist in many children. Later in life, unresolved childhood traumas can create abnormal coping mechanisms as adults. Physically, the body ages, but the emotional trauma is still active in the mind and body.
Many adults struggle to understand why they can’t overcome a trauma that happened as a child. Childhood trauma may happen when specific events disrupt the safety of the child. This may include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; separation from a parent; domestic abuse; frequent moving; neglect; and a general sense of an unstable environment.
Symptoms of Trauma
- Disbelief, shock, and denial
- Difficulty concentrating or confusion
- Mood swings, irritability and anger
- Fear and anxiety
- Self-blame, guilt, and shame
- Withdrawing from friends and love ones
- Hopelessness
- Feeling numb or disconnected
Coping Mechanisms
- Becoming passive aggressive
- Being defensive
- Participating in behavior that is attention seeking
- Co-dependency
- Becoming closed off and easily severing ties in relationships
- Victimhood – acting as if life just ‘happens’ with no control or contribution, playing the victim in life situations
- Acting passively due to fear of confrontation
How We Help...
Daytryp Health is a place where people come to experience release from the trauma that has restricted them from enjoying their full potential. Reaching out for help is the first step towards a genuine and lasting recovery from traumatic experiences. The Daytryp Health facility and staff will create possibilities for you to experience new levels of health and mental wellness.
We are here to provide guidance and support every step during your journey. Our methods will be especially beneficial for those who have tried conventional treatments for trauma with limited success. This is a new approach to healing and wellness, and we invite anyone struggling with trauma to step on the path to living a life of genuine joy and inner peace.
Treatment Options
Ketamine Therapy for Trauma
For many people, the effects of trauma, especially childhood trauma, can last a lifetime. But there is new hope in the form of ketamine trauma treatment. Unlike traditional antidepressants which can take weeks or even months to work, ketamine provides immediate relief from the symptoms of trauma. In addition, ketamine is non-addictive in a therapeutic setting and has few side effects. Studies are proving ketamine for trauma to be a much needed and highly effective approach.
Psilocybin Therapy (Not Yet Available)
Psilocybin therapy is an approach being investigated for the treatment of mental health challenges. It combines the pharmacological effects of psilocybin, a psychoactive substance, with psychological support. Psilocybin therapy is not yet available but has been approved in the state of Oregon, beginning in January of 2023, to treat depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions.
