“an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster.”
The American Psychological Association (APA)
Most people will face a traumatic event at some point in their lives. Some of them will be locked in their traumatic experience, as a response to the highly emotional event.
Symptoms:
| EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES | PHYSICAL RESPONSES |
|---|---|
| Denial | Headaches |
| Anger | Digestive symptoms |
| Fear | Fatigue |
| Sadness | Racing heart |
| Shame | Sweating |
| Confusion | Feeling jumpy |
| Anxiety | |
| Depression | |
| Numbness | |
| Guilt | |
| Hopelessness | |
| Irritability | |
| Difficulty concentrating | |