How does Psychological trauma from childhood affect functioning in adult life?
I’m not sure what kind of trauma you experienced as a child, but I am a survivor of child sexual abuse and have been educated very well on this topic. I don’t think you necessarily have a mental disorder associated with your childhood trauma. Dissociative Identity Disorder is a very intense disorder with very severe and distinctive characteristics that you have not discribed here. Also, you could have a delayed onset of PTSD. Being “hyperalert” is one of the characteristics of PTSD. I think when anyone goes through trauma as a child, the coping mechanisms you developed and used as a child stick with you thorughout your life right into adulthood. Have you tried talking to a therapist that specializes in childhood trauma? I think this would be an excellent start for you, yet I know taking that first step is the most difficult. What is happening to you is very normal, though it may not feel like it. But my advice to you is to research and find a trauma therapist in your area to help you c
