What is trauma?
Effect of Trauma
Trauma affects how a person thinks, feels and responds to the world around them
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Trauma is an emotional and psychological response to a violent event. It is complex and an often misunderstood issue that can have profound and long-lasting effects on a person's mental health and daily functioning. We explain exactly what trauma is, its symptoms, causes and possible treatments to better understand trauma.
Trauma is a reaction to an event that is so stressful or frightening that it has a lasting impact on the individual. This can be a single event, such as a serious accident, or a series of events, such as long-term abuse. Trauma affects how a person thinks, feels and responds to the world around them. It can lead to serious mental health problems if not treated properly.
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To better understand what trauma is, we look at the symptoms of trauma. The symptoms of trauma can vary and are often divided into emotional, cognitive and physical categories. People with trauma often encounter themselves on a daily basis and experience intense feelings of anxiety, overwhelming flashbacks or have a pessimistic view of the future, for example.
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Trauma can be caused by different events. Therefore, each trauma is different. Some common causes are:
Acute events
Acute events that can be a cause of trauma are violent incidents such as robberies, assaults or rapes, natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods or serious accidents or injuries.Long-term stressful situations
Long-term stressful situations that can cause trauma include abuse, both physical and emotional, childhood neglect, war or refugee experiences or chronic illnesses or long-term hospitalizations.Social and environmental factors
Social and environmental factors can also cause trauma. These can include witnessing violence or disasters, living in an unsafe environment or losing a loved one due to unexpected circumstances.
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Treating trauma is a process that often requires professional help. Trauma is a serious condition that can have a profound impact on a person's life. It is important to recognize the symptoms and seek timely help. With proper treatment and support, recovery is possible, and one can learn to live a balanced and healthy life again. Various therapies and approaches can help with recovery from trauma.
Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps change negative thinking patterns and behaviors that stem from trauma. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Specifically designed to process and relieve traumatic memories. Psychodynamic Therapy: Focuses on understanding the unconscious influences of trauma on behavior and emotions.
Medication
Sometimes medication, such as antidepressants or anxiety medications, can be prescribed to relieve symptoms of trauma.
"Trauma is an emotional and psychological reaction to a violent event," he said.
Help with Trauma
At Montgó Lifestyle, we are ready to support you with expert advice and tools to facilitate your recovery process. Do you recognize symptoms of trauma or have questions about what exactly trauma is? If so, please contact us without obligation.
You can read more about the treatment of trauma here.
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