Terrible self-image (that isn't close to reality)—your perception of yourself is incredibly negative. Even though you have no valid reason to feel that way, you are amazing. However, your self-image becomes wrapped up in your trauma and will lower your self-esteem exponentially. You may even feel you deserve to be punished for something you did, thereby taking the blame onto yourself instead of directing it where it belongs. ● Hurting yourself—self-harm is a terrible way to deal with painful emotions. However, it is a way that many people attempt to escape reality.
