Here’s why you can’t think your way out of trauma ⬆️ Trauma impacts more than just our thoughts. Trauma is systemic- it affects our whole being. So if you are used to rationalising or using logic to figure things out, understand that it won’t help you heal your trauma. Trying to make sense of your trauma can be part of your trauma healing journey, but this is only surface-level healing. Instead of trying to ‘figure out’ your trauma, I encourage you to check in with your body. Deep healing happen

Trauma healing often involves revisiting and processing painful memories and emotions associated with past traumatic experiences. Bringing up these wounds can reactivate intense emotions such as fear, anger, and sadness, leading to psychological distress.Many individuals develop coping mechanisms such as avoidance or suppression to deal with traumatic memories and emotions. During the healing process, these defense mechanisms are challenged, and individuals are encouraged to confront their traum