Why Gay Men Are More Likely to Experience PTSD: A Therapist's Perspective

Описание: We talk a lot about the trauma of being gay. Gay folks are often sadly subjected to bullying, discrimination, and even violence. All of these stressors cause injuries to our self-esteem and our sense of safety. Studies show that gay men are more likely to experience trauma. But we rarely talk about why gay men are more vulnerable to developing post-traumatic symptoms (PTSD). As a gay men’s trauma therapist, here’s my take:

1️⃣ ACEs:
Adverse Childhood Experiences make us more susceptible to future traumas. Why? Well, trauma in our development damages our resilience. So we’re not as resilient to process additional challenges and traumas that occur in our adulthood. For example: if you are in a car accident at 25. You are much more likely to develop #PTSD if you already experienced #trauma in your childhood.

2️⃣ Isolation:
Gay men often lack strong social support systems. We heal through connection and community. This tribal component to human nature has been a vital part of organized civilizations for centuries. But many gay men, unfortunately, lack these necessary support systems. They may be distant or even estranged from their families. And they’re much less likely to have created families of their own.

3️⃣ Lack of Resources:
There are more and more #mentalhealth resources available these days. But, there are very few resources specifically for gay men. Most clinicians do not understand the nuances of gay male psychology. So, oftentimes critical components of our recovery are overlooked—even by well-meaning therapists.

My advice? If you are a gay man and you think you have unresolved PTSD, find a therapist who specifically treats both gay men AND trauma. If you need help finding resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out :)

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