Sleep is often described as the body’s natural healing process—a time when the brain resets, emotions are processed, and the nervous system is restored. But for people living with unresolved trauma, sleep doesn’t always bring peace. Instead, it can feel like a battleground of restlessness, anxiety, or even fear.
Unresolved trauma—whether it stems from childhood experiences, abuse, accidents, grief, or chronic stress—can leave lasting imprints on both the mind and body. And one of the most common places those effects show up is in sleep quality.
