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Can you be addicted to trauma and how do you overcome that

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Mmiker · 46-50, M
After some time the trauma becomes a norm for you. Then you hold on to it as a place of comfort. You don’t want to leave it because of the unfamiliar. So not an addiction but a place of comfort.
in10RjFox · M
@Mmiker if they start living with it, it means they are enacting pain or suffering as trauma to affect others around them. Basically to attract attention. Like the quote "More loyal than the King" , we can empathetically feel more pain than the one suffering from it.
Mmiker · 46-50, M
@in10RjFox research shows otherwise.
in10RjFox · M
@Mmiker hear this from AI

Trauma refers to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have lasting psychological effects on an individual. It often involves an overwhelming feeling of helplessness, fear, or being in danger, and can result from various events such as accidents, abuse, natural disasters, violence, or loss.

While pain and suffering can be components of trauma, not all pain or suffering necessarily constitutes trauma. Trauma typically refers to experiences that overwhelm an individual's ability to cope or process the event, leading to lasting emotional and psychological consequences.

It's important to understand that trauma is a complex and individualized experience, and its effects can vary widely from person to person. Seeking support from mental health professionals and accessing appropriate resources can be crucial for those who have experienced trauma to process their emotions, heal, and move forward in a healthy way.
laurieluvsit · 26-30, F
Anything that triggers adrenaline can be addictive and many of us do become addicted to it.

My adrenaline is derived from sexual erotica but many get it from many forms of drama. If the need reaches the 'Trauma' level as you suggest, that, I would think, is the highest level.

Something serious has happened in your childhood to create this need. Psychotherapy may be the best approach at this point.

I use it for my Bipolar. It is nothing to be ashamed of. Give it a try.

Lots of hugs from those who love you will help also Ms Tina ...just saying :)

Mmiker · 46-50, M
@laurieluvsit such a shameless and beautiful response.
in10RjFox · M
Trauma is not addictive once the cause that inflicts trauma is identified. But inflicting trauma is addictive as many get hooked to inflicting trauma on others.
SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M
You can be addicted to negative feelings which can lead to being attracted to traumatic things.

Why? What happened?
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
It's not quite addiction but what happens is your brain kinda gets rewired to understand this is hwo the world works and you end up going back to the source of the pain over and over again.

It's how people get trapped in abusive relationships they could just simply leave - they can't conceive of a world without the abuse.
WolfGirlwh0r3 · 36-40, T
a form of this is Munchhousen by proxy
WolfGirlwh0r3 · 36-40, T
@Ferric67 yes, and is a very serious crime
Ferric67 · M
@WolfGirlwh0r3 she had a lot of burrecratic pushback from school officials on legally pursuing the mother of the child
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DareToSayIT · 31-35, M
Don’t know if you can be addicted to something you don’t enjoy. Addiction is a way of releasing dopamine. Not sure if trauma can do that to people, but we live in a strange world.
ABCDEF7 · M
Yes. And I think it can have something to do with distracted mind in few cases where it is related to self inflicted pain. In such cases practicing concentration & meditation can help.
Samek · 36-40, M
It can be cause it feels safer to stay in the bad then be afraid of what you will become when you seek healing.
Shadyglow · F
people can be so hurt that they attract bad things to themselves

VERY COMMON phenomenon
Shadyglow · F
Yes
Just stop it!!!
My mother and oldest brother are both addicted to creating conflict.

 
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