Childhood trauma(精神创伤) may have lifelong consequences. Its consequences may leave long-lasting emotional wounds, which increase the potential for adult relational trauma, including feelings of deep loneliness.
Current statistics on adult loneliness are shocking. More than 58 percent of U.S. adults consider themselves lonely, even when in a relationship. Young adults are said to be twice as likely as older people to experience loneliness, with 79 percent of people between the ages of 18-24 claiming they feel lonely. Similarly, 42 percent of adults aged 18-34 say they “always” feel lonely compared to only 16 percent of people who are 55 years old or older. These statistics are representative of averages currently seen in the U.S. The rates and percentages of people who have experienced significant childhood abuse, or abandonment, or neglect(忽视) are likely to report even higher potential for loneliness.
Loneliness can breed further loneliness. Because loneliness is linked to feelings of shame and not feeling “good enough”, adults who experience feelings of chronic(长期的) loneliness can become quite skilled at masking it, and learning to hide it. They may become more depressed or feel more socially awkward by having to uphold a “social mask”. That may make them feel more lonely.
Childhood trauma is closely linked to many disorders including social phobias(恐惧), anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, and an increased risk for some personality disorders. These red flags may reduce a person’s ability to effectively socialize. Some may not want to make friends, while others may be bullied, affecting their sense of worth.
Children who experience early trauma often have challenges connecting with others, or only feel that they are wanted if they’re “helping” others. They ignore and neglect their own needs in order to put others’ needs ahead of their own.
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