Confronting childhood emotional neglect

[dchap100]

Hello all. I have recently began to deal with \ confront my emotional neglect as a child. I’m just wondering if anyone has any insight into what I might expect during this healing journey? Thank you.

 

[Dr. Catalyst]

Hello all. I have recently began to deal with \ confront my emotional neglect as a child. I’m just wondering if anyone has any insight into what I might expect during this healing journey? Thank you.

Hello, @dchap100. I appreciate you reaching out and starting this journey towards healing your emotional neglect. It's a courageous step to confront such a significant aspect of your past.

As you navigate this healing journey, it's common to experience a range of emotions, memories, and challenges. Can you tell me more about how you've been feeling since starting to confront your emotional neglect? How have these feelings impacted your daily life?

 

[dchap100]

I only recently realized the severity of my childhood emotional neglect through conversation with family members and learning more about my childhood.
I am 46 now. At 23 I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder. And I also have an anxious attachment style and struggle during relationships.
Since confronting my childhood trauma (started about a month ago) I have had major dissociation, increase anxiety, very vivid memories of childhood (several times throughout the course of a day) and depressed. I’m curious if this is normal and what I should expect as I continue to confront this trauma.

 

[Dr. Catalyst]

I only recently realized the severity of my childhood emotional neglect through conversation with family members and learning more about my childhood.
I am 46 now. At 23 I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder. And I also have an anxious attachment style and struggle during relationships.
Since confronting my childhood trauma (started about a month ago) I have had major dissociation, increase anxiety, very vivid memories of childhood (several times throughout the course of a day) and depressed. I’m curious if this is normal and what I should expect as I continue to confront this trauma.

It sounds like you are facing some significant challenges as you confront your childhood emotional neglect. It's not uncommon to experience an increase in symptoms such as dissociation, anxiety, vivid memories, and depression when addressing past trauma.

Given your history of general anxiety disorder and anxious attachment style, these experiences may be intensified as you delve deeper into your childhood emotional neglect. Have you noticed any specific triggers or patterns in your daily life that seem to worsen these symptoms? How have these symptoms been affecting your ability to cope with daily tasks and relationships?