Eating disorders can develop as a trauma reaction in a number of ways. In todays episode we will talk about what quite a few of them are, what they can do in the long term, and best methods of coping with them.

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Emotional Sensitiviy

Emotional avoidance is a coping mechanism in which a person attempts to avoid or suppress difficult emotions. This can be done through a variety of methods, such as:

Emotional avoidance can be helpful in the short-term, as it can provide temporary relief from difficult emotions. However, in the long-term, it can lead to a number of problems.

The inability to ask for help is a common trauma response. It can be caused by a number of factors, including:

The inability to ask for help is a common trauma response. It can be caused by a number of factors, including:

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Abandonment issues are a type of trauma response that can develop in people who have experienced a significant loss or separation from a loved one. This can happen at any age, but it is most common in childhood.

People with abandonment issues may have a number of different symptoms, including:

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The trauma response need for control is a coping mechanism that people develop in response to trauma. It is a way of trying to feel safe and secure by having a sense of control over their environment. People who have experienced trauma often feel powerless and out of control, so they may try to regain that sense of control by controlling other aspects of their lives.

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Trauma response people pleasing can be a way of trying to control the situation and feel safe. It can also be a way of avoiding negative emotions, such as anger, sadness, and fear. However, trauma response people pleasing can also be harmful. It can lead to people feeling drained, resentful, and isolated. It can also make it difficult to set boundaries and have healthy relationships. In this episode we will cover:

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Trauma avoidance is a coping mechanism that people use to avoid thinking about, talking about, or experiencing anything that reminds them of a traumatic event. This can include avoiding places, people, activities, or even thoughts and feelings that are associated with the trauma. Trauma avoidance can be a helpful coping mechanism in the short term, as it can help people to manage their emotions and to feel safe. However, in the long term, trauma avoidance can be harmful, as it can prevent people from processing the trauma and from moving on with their lives.

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Trauma avoidance is a coping mechanism that people use to avoid thinking about, talking about, or experiencing anything that reminds them of a traumatic event. This can include avoiding places, people, activities, or even thoughts and feelings that are associated with the trauma. Trauma avoidance can be a helpful coping mechanism in the short term, as it can help people to manage their emotions and to feel safe. However, in the long term, trauma avoidance can be harmful, as it can prevent people from processing the trauma and from moving on with their lives.

* What is it

* What are the long term consequences

* How do we fight back

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