Loss of Safety
Loss of Safety
Loss of safety is the state of feeling that the world is no longer safe after a traumatic or shocking experience. It involves the collapse of the sense of security that was once taken for granted.
Details
Loss of safety refers to the psychological state in which a person's fundamental sense of security — regarding the world, others, and themselves — breaks down after experiencing trauma.
What Is Loss of Safety?
Let's explore this together with Mindy. In everyday life, most of us carry a basic belief that 'the world is generally a safe place.' However, when we go through shocking experiences such as violence, accidents, or disasters, this foundational belief can be shaken. This is what we call loss of safety.
Key Characteristics
Areas Where Loss of Safety Appears
Ways to Restore a Sense of Safety
A Warm Word from Mindy
Feeling frightened of the world after your sense of safety has been shaken is a natural response — your mind trying to protect you. Even if things feel uncertain right now, within safe relationships and environments, you can gradually rebuild the pillars of your inner security, one step at a time.
💡 Real-Life Example
After being in a car accident, feeling afraid to ride in a vehicle and constantly staying on guard and scanning your surroundings even while walking down the street.
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