Betrayal Trauma
Pornography addictions and sexual infidelity in a relationship often creates several difficult and painful emotions for partners who have been betrayed. After discovery, partners who have been betrayed often lose their ability to eat, sleep and can emotionally disconnect. It is normal for them to continue to think about what their partner did, isolate themselves, and avoid places they used to enjoy. Their trust in others decreases and they may question themselves. In many cases, they struggle with depression and anxiety.
Betrayal trauma is
- Discovering evidence of a spouse’s sex addiction ex: pornography addiction or affair
- Sexual or physical abuse by a parent
- Financial deceitfulness in marriage
"Betrayal Trauma occurs when someone we deeply depend on for survival, or are significantly attached to, violates our trust in a critical way."
Symptoms of Betrayal Trauma Include:
- Anxiety
- Hypervigilance
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Withdrawal and isolation
- Difficulty concentrating
- Avoidance
- Flashbacks
- Detachment and somatic headaches
There is hope. You can learn to:
- Understand and set boundaries
- Learn self-compassion
- Develop self-care and coping strategies
- Learn about the mind body connection and how to calm down your mind, thoughts and behaviors
- Find hope that lasts
Contact now to request more information about our Betrayal Trauma Support Group.