I'm scared to tell people how my trauma affects me, because I don't want to be seen as weak-what can I do?

Being seen as 'weak' can be a major concern for many people who have experienced trauma especially if they feel their 'trauma' wasn't that bad or that other people would deal with it better.However it's important to realise that experiencing the after effects of trauma does not have a moral quality.But there are things you can do in order to try and help people to have a more helpful/positive reaction.You can educate them how trauma affects people in general (most information available online will relate specifically to PTSD though so if this is not something you struggle with it might be best to explain it on a very personal level).You can also tell them at first about your emotions around telling them and your fear of appearing weak.Choose carefully who you tell.

its not being weak. its the fear of being seen as weak. its never wrong to seek help because it will help you to overcome your trauma slowly but surely. it is a slow healing period and you will get there if given the chance.

When I have had a traumatic experience I was terrified to tell people the sorrow, the anger, and sometimes how I saw myself was different. The thing is you have to take a step back, and think about if a friend were to sit down with you and go to speak to you about the situation would you think they were weak? Sometimes I even looked into the mirror and rehursed what I would say, and try to imagine what the other person would say.

You shouldn't be scared,you should go out and talk to someone that you trust,or with someone that is important to you. And everyone is having some sort of trauma,so you shouldn't be scared of it

Sharing a trauma does not make you weak. In fact showing that you are willing to talk about what has happened to you and face it head on makes you stronger than ever.

Don't be afraid.Embracinbg your trauma and making them understand that you have this trauma will make them understand you. Remember that traumas and any challenges in our life will make us stronger

Firstly speaking about a trauma that has deeply affected you is probably the strongest and bravest thing you will ever do. You have to chose someone you trust and discuss this if it is affecting you. That maybe a family member or friend or maybe a listener online. The main thing is no one would consider you weak

Start with telling people you trust. Just say you have something to tell them that both you need to get off your chest and that they need to know. Unless the person truly is cold hearted, they won't see you as weak.

Talking out your trauma doesn't make you weak. It is primary way for you to be more strong. Usually, people won't talk out about their problems to people. But, in reality when you started to talk about your struggles, people will raise their respect on you, because they know its not that easy to cope all those struggles.They might use you as an inspiration later. So don't be scared to talk out.

Talking about what is bothering you is always a good start. Everyone has problems, traumas, and things that affect them.