childhood-trauma-in-adults
Childhood trauma can influence adult life in ways that are not immediately obvious. You might struggle to say no, expect criticism or feel responsible for keeping everyone around you happy. These patterns may seem like personality traits, especially if you cannot remember feeling any different. They do not automatically mean you experienced trauma. However, understanding […]
How Trauma Affects the Brain and Body
You may know that a frightening experience is over, yet your body still reacts as though something is wrong. Your heart races, your muscles tighten or your mind goes blank before you have had time to understand why. Trauma can affect how the brain and body respond to danger, memories and everyday stress. These reactions […]
Trauma Triggers: Understanding Them and How to Cope
A sound, a smell or someone’s tone of voice can suddenly change how you feel. One moment you are going about your day; the next, you feel frightened, angry, numb or desperate to leave. Trauma triggers are reminders associated with a traumatic experience. They can bring up distressing feelings, memories or physical reactions, even when […]
Signs and Symptoms of Emotional and Psychological Trauma
You might feel constantly on edge, struggle to sleep or notice that things which once felt manageable now leave you overwhelmed. Or you may feel surprisingly little — disconnected, numb or simply going through the motions. The signs and symptoms of trauma can affect your emotions, thoughts, body and behaviour. They vary from person to […]
How Trauma Affects Relationships and Trust
You might want closeness but feel uncomfortable when someone gets too near. Perhaps disagreements leave you expecting rejection, or you find yourself withdrawing from people you care about without knowing how to explain it. Trauma can influence what you expect from relationships and how you respond within them. This can affect partners, friendships and family […]
