What is trauma?

“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 RESPONSESPHYSICAL RESPONSES
DenialHeadaches
AngerDigestive symptoms
FearFatigue
SadnessRacing heart
ShameSweating
ConfusionFeeling jumpy
Anxiety
Depression
Numbness
Guilt
Hopelessness
Irritability
Difficulty concentrating