Prolonged Post Traumatic Unawarenesses refers to a psychological condition that occurs in individuals who have experienced a traumatic event and exhibit a significant lack of awareness or understanding of the trauma's impact on their mental and emotional well-being for an extended period of time.
This condition is commonly observed in individuals who have undergone severe or repeated traumatic experiences, such as physical or sexual abuse, combat, natural disasters, or witnessing violence. While it is normal to initially suppress or dissociate from certain aspects of a trauma as a coping mechanism, individuals with prolonged post traumatic unawarenesses tend to remain unaware or avoidant of these painful memories, emotions, and their associated psychological distress far beyond what is considered normal or healthy.
Symptoms of prolonged post traumatic unawareness can manifest in various ways, including memory gaps, difficulty recalling details of the traumatic event, a lack of emotional response or detachment when discussing or recalling the trauma, denial or disbelief about the event, and an overall disconnection from one's own experience.
It is important to note that prolonged post traumatic unawareness is a complex condition that may have lasting effects on an individual's mental health and functioning. It often requires therapeutic interventions, such as trauma-focused therapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help individuals recognize, process, and heal from the trauma, as well as develop healthy coping mechanisms and regain a sense of control over their lives.
