We can say this about a lot of different things, I suppose. Trauma and the healing process can both be excruciatingly unpleasant. Bob Marley once said, "You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice." The quote is frequently used to inspire people to persevere in the face of difficulties.
In addition to causing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and alcohol and drug abuse, traumatic experiences can have an impact on relationships with friends, family, and coworkers. Never dismiss feelings or behaviors that might indicate a traumatic experience. Take action against them! Listlessness, sadness, and relationship issues could be symptoms of previous trauma. Trauma falls into three categories: acute, chronic, and complex. Acute trauma is the result of a single incident. Chronic trauma, such as violence or domestic abuse, is recurrent and persistent. Complex trauma is the result of exposure to multiple and numerous traumatic events, often of an invasive, interpersonal kind.
Let's kick it in the butt! Which routes will lead us to recovery? When we ask ourselves, "How can I get past this?," we need to think about the good aspects of rehabilitation. Don't be too hard on yourself, have patience with yourself, and keep in mind that you didn't deserve the pain or the circumstances around the incident that hurt you. Allow yourself to have both happy and bad days.
Experiment with body and dance movements or exercise regimens; movement can help your nervous system recover from stress. Include more creative methods to boost your mood and increase your blood flow. A lot of memories, tension, and negative emotions are stored in the body; if you don't move or let them out, they will accumulate and may cause illness. Based on changes in motor behavior, autonomic nervous system activation, and metabolic processes that produce enhanced moods, lower stress-anxiety, and depression, various forms of motor behavior alterations aid in emotion regulation. (Calvo and others, 2015). By directing the brain to keep these issues from manifesting, dancing can help people who have memory loss and dizziness operate better. Positive behavioral changes, calm breathing, and appropriate blood vessel and vein circulations are all signs of a healthy brain (Philadelphia Integrated Medicine, 2018).
According to Burton (1925), dance therapy may foster both body and spirituality. This refers to the theory of the mind, body, and soul, which holds that all three are interconnected. The mind and body function as one and cannot be divided, unlike the soul. Although they originate in the mind, many emotions, memories, feelings, desires, etc. are frequently felt throughout the body (McGonigal, 2012). The European Renaissance produced a variety of dance over time, leading scholars to assume that dance evolved after that period (Payne, 2006). Dance has changed and will continue to evolve over time due to a constantly evolving society. As a reflection of neurons activating during motor observation, researchers have demonstrated how emotion regulation happens through movements.
Listen, listen, listen if you know someone who is dealing with prior trauma, here are some wellness tips you can offer:
Give them time.
Accept their feelings.
Use the same words they use to avoid triggering them.
Don't dismiss their experiences.
Only give advice if you're asked to.
Ask for help, find out what resources is accessible in your neighborhood.
Connect with positive people.
Give yourself credit when its due...and stop looking at what didn't work out.
Happy Wednesday! Be Well!
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