All articles tagged with #betrayal trauma
Discovering a partner's infidelity can lead to PTSD and betrayal trauma, causing self-blame, unstable emotions, intrusive thoughts, trust issues, and hopelessness. It's important to seek professional help to manage these symptoms and work through the healing process. Time, treatment, and awareness are essential in coping with surviving infidelity PTSD.
Betrayal trauma affects about 70% of people and can cause symptoms such as nightmares, avoidance of family and friends, hyper-vigilance, feeling unlovable, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. Healing from betrayal trauma involves giving emotions a voice, being open about emotions, couples therapy, trauma treatment, self-regulation, and understanding that the trauma does not define who you are. It's important to recognize the symptoms and take critical steps toward healing.
After discovering evidence of chronic infidelity in her marriage, the author filed for divorce and kept the details to herself for three months. Feeling alone and struggling with trust, she attended a therapy intensive for those impacted by betrayal trauma, which she affectionately called "Sex Monster Camp." Through the support of fellow campers and therapists, she learned about the far-reaching impact of betrayal trauma and the importance of trusting oneself. While she may never fully trust others again, she has learned to trust herself and make decisions with self-compassion. She shares her journey of healing and personal growth, including finding love again, while acknowledging that the scars of betrayal may always remain.