Survival

Home Page
This link will escort you back to the homepage of Help4Trauma.org.

When in Crisis
This page defines what a crisis is in detail and gives some resources on where you can go to begin to find help.

Sleep Deprivation
Without sleep a person cannot function. Period. Thousands of people are killed each year in car accidents caused by drivers that fall asleep at the wheel. So, in certain circumstances it can be fatal. Trauma work is exhausting within itself. If you add chronic insomnia into the mix it can make you seriously nonfunctional. So, if you're having a problem in this area, take a look at this page. Its intentioned to aid you in getting back into sleeping well, and thus, staying healthy.

Suicidal Thoughts
Sometimes the healing process can be so painful and discouraging that you have times when you struggle with wanting to die. Its very common, and nothing to be ashamed of. This page offers some sound advice. Remember that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem, so please let someone know if your urges become overwhelming. Don't be afraid to tell your therapist, friend, or significant other. The most important thing always is to stay safe.

Recognizing Domestic Violence
Unfortunately as abuse survivors we are more likely to fall into future abusive relationships, more so than those with more functional backgrounds. Healing cannot begin until you are in a safe environment. Safety, above all else, is the most important priority in healing. This page is designed to help in recognizing domestic violence, and abusive relationships. If you're in an abusive relationship, or think you're in one that might be headed that way, get help immediately.

Drug Addiction/Alcoholism
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Message From Site Webmaster:

"This is a section of Help4Trauma.org hits very close to home for me. Practically every immediate member of my family has been affected by, or has struggled with drug addiction and alcoholism. So, I intend to make this section as informative and resourceful as humanly possible. You can never have too much help. Never. Don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise. In my experience help is usually spread thin to the point of utter desperation, exhaustion, and sometimes even chaos. Which brings us back to the link above. If you're looking for help in this area, please visit the sites provided there."
~ Joanna Doane

Eating Disorders
Eating is also essential to ones survival, and is on top of the priority list in healing. Studies have shown that there is a high percentage of individuals who've developed eating disorders who also have had histories of trauma. These disorders are serious - they can be fatal if left untreated. This page provides further information.