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Originally Posted by Badaxe
The question is, can a single incident of physical and psychological abuse really damage a child that much? Or is there something seriously wrong with me? I'm 23 now, but my anxiety/depression is flaring up lately and I can't get this out of my head.
I've never told anyone about this. I just want my feelings to be validated in some way, even if it's just over the internet. I need to know I'm not just being oversensitive.
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Yes, one single incident can cause long term trauma and all the unpleasant issues that go along with it.
Especially for children who haven't developed the ability to cope, reason, resolve grown up issues yet.
Unresolved trauma kinda keeps us stuck at the age we were when it happened.
Therefore, it's important to find a good counselor or therapist to help you process it.
I hope that helped, and I want you to know that you are not being overly sensitive about it either.
It's not all that uncommon, and it's long term impact is very, very real.
Wishing you help, hope & healing.
Sincerely,
Pfrog