Combat. Domestic violence. Sexual assault. TBI. Witnessing mom and dad fighting. Being bullied. Being betrayed. Being forgotten. Car accident. Losing a limb. Whatever trauma you’ve suffered, it has left a lasting impact on you.
All these incidents and so many more fall under Trauma. Trauma simply refers to any distressing or life-threatening event.
Trauma effects include trouble regulating emotions, memory and concentration difficulties, distinguishing between past and present, addictions, and relationship difficulties including occupational concerns. Trauma changes the way a person understands and makes sense of their present world in light of their past experiences. Learn more about how the brain of a person with affected by trauma is different from one which is not here.
Not all trauma leads to PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). And not all PTSD is related to severe events. No matter what level of trauma you have experienced, if you are haunted by its effects, therapy can help.