Trauma is only traumatic when one realizes it. Or when one "wakes up" to that realization. The immediacy of the event prevents any comprehension, any grasping or understanding by the consciousness.
At the moment of trauma, a breach occurs in the shell of the consciousness, impacting itself deep within the mind. This trauma isn't accessible until a later time, when the memory of it is triggered by an outside stimulus. And it is at this exact moment that the trauma really occurs.
The consciousness is finally awakened at this jarring moment. And from that point on, it begins to consume the victim of the trauma. Repetitive, repetitive recalls of the experience dominate the consciousness with no regard for the host. What was previously blackened out has been brought to light, for the mind to attempt comprehension. Many times, this is to no avail for trauma and such a crack in the shell defy rationale.
This leaves the victim confused. How to move on? Therapy comes in different forms: discussion, art,
narrative. Do any provide true relief or help?If this sense of loss (of identity, life, etc) is so devastating, why does the consciousness awaken to it? Isn't it better to stay asleep?
Isn't it?
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