Why Trauma Leaves You Feeling Lost — And How to Find Yourself Again - Gabor Mate Therapy

Why Trauma Leaves You Feeling Lost — And How to Find Yourself Again - Gabor Mate Therapy

🌫️ Why Trauma Makes You Feel Lost — And How to Find Yourself Again 🌫️

There are moments in life when the world feels empty, directionless, and heavy when no matter what you do, you can’t shake the feeling of being lost. What if this isn’t a flaw within you, but the silent echo of trauma shaping how you see yourself and the world?

In this video, we explore the deep connection between trauma and the feeling of being lost in life. You’ll learn how disconnection from your body, emotions, and authentic self creates a sense of emptiness and how healing can guide you back home to yourself.

✨ In this video, you’ll discover:

Why trauma disconnects you from your true self

How survival patterns create a sense of emptiness and confusion

The role of the body, emotions, and authenticity in healing

Simple truths that help you reconnect and begin to feel whole again

This isn’t about fixing yourself you are not broken. It’s about understanding why you feel the way you do and finding the courage to return to your authentic self. Healing doesn’t erase the past, but it transforms the way you carry it, turning wounds into wisdom and emptiness into belonging.

💭 If you’ve ever felt lost, unseen, or disconnected, this video will show you that you are not alone—and that the way back is possible.

👇 Share your thoughts in the comments:
What part of your journey makes you feel most disconnected? And what’s one step you’re ready to take toward finding yourself again?

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0:00 – When Life Feels Empty
0:25 – The Quiet Ache Within
0:50 – Childhood Trauma & Adapted Self
1:41 – Authentic Self vs Adapted Identity
2:14 – The Body Remembers Trauma
2:45 – Shifting the Question: What Happened?
3:42 – Why Distractions Can’t Heal the Void
4:18 – Emotions as Healing Messengers
5:12 – Nervous System and Feeling Lost
6:12 – Subtle Wounds of Childhood Trauma
7:26 – Creating Safety for the Authentic Self
8:10 – Awareness as the First Step in Healing
9:03 – Compassion: The Antidote to Shame
10:35 – Grief and the Space for Joy
11:51 – Presence: Returning to the Now
13:03 – Rediscovering the Authentic Self
14:01 – Rebuilding Trust and Relationships
14:44 – Healing as a Nonlinear Journey
15:34 – Meaning Through Authentic Living
16:04 – Reconnecting With the Body
18:38 – Questioning Old Stories & Beliefs
19:33 – Healing as Transformation, Not Erasure
20:53 – Rediscovering Connection & Belonging
22:02 – Finding Home Within the Self
23:43 – Pain as Part of Living Fully
25:45 – Peace With Imperfection & Gratitude
27:14 – Shifting Identity Beyond Survival
28:40 – Living Without a Map of Certainty
29:42 – The Body as a Healing Ally
31:12 – Creativity and Emotional Reawakening
32:22 – From Isolation to Empathy
33:18 – The Myth of Constant Happiness
34:12 – Returning Home to Yourself
35:56 – Breaking Free From Old Patterns
36:51 – Healing as a Lifelong Discovery
37:53 – Practicing Daily Self-Compassion
39:10 – Building Safety in Relationships