Developmental Trauma

As young adults many people attempt to ‘put the past behind them’ and face life with youthful and naïve strategies.  Humans are resilient and can endure severe inner pain in silence so they can survive. In the process of ‘surviving’ we develop coping mechanisms.  At first, coping mechanisms tend to be harmless, but when suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (often called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD)  the coping mechanism can switch to self-destructive platforms causing illnesses such as addiction, sexual disorders, and numerous other disorders.