Dealing with heartbreak is tough. It even becomes tougher if you have suffered trauma following a toxic relationship.
It is recommended to seek help from an expert if you suffer from trauma after calling it quits with your toxic lover.
Here are four signs you are experiencing trauma after a toxic relationship
1. You are afraid of making another commitment
Toxic relationships hurt. It is evident you are suffering from trauma if you are no longer ready to be in a commitment.
The fear of being mistreated will make you think twice before making any form of commitment.
2. You feel life is meaningless
Trauma makes you feel life has lost its meaning.
You feel as if you have no reasons to live.
Everything around you becomes useless whenever you think about the times you shared with your ex.
3. You feel intense guilt
You will feel relieved and guilty at the same time.
The sense of guilt is often accompanied by regrets.
You also wish certain things wouldn't have happened such as meeting him or her.
4. You have intrusive thoughts
Do you think so much about your ex?
Do you remember only bad things he or she did when you were together?
It is clear you have suffered from trauma.
The bad memories could affect you in future.