The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines trauma as “a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time.” Trauma can be caused by an overwhelmingly negative event that causes a lasting impact on the victim’s mental and emotional stability and in some cases, can interfere with the victim’s ability to live a normal life. Furthermore, traumatic experiences are often a result of a life-threatening event or feeling of uncertain safety, even if it did not involve any physical harm to the victim.

Some common causes of trauma include:

• rape
• domestic violence
• natural disasters
• severe illness or injury
• breakup from a serious relationship
• the death of a loved on
• witnessing an act of violence
• humiliating or disappointing experience

Trauma can be a result of a one-time event or on-going and relentless events or experiences. An individual is more likely to traumatized from an event or experience if the individual is under a heavy amount of stress or recently experience an abnormal amount of stress. You might be able to foresee trauma symptoms if the individual is showing some basic signs such as appearing shaken, disoriented, and develops anxiety.

Here is a list of common emotional and psychological symptoms of trauma:

• shock, denial, disbelief
• anger, irritability, mood swings
• guilt, shame, self-blame
• feelings of sadness or hopelessness
• confusion, difficulty concentrating
• anxiety and/or fear
• alienating of others
• feeling of isolation or numbness

Here are some common physical symptoms of trauma:

• insomnia or nightmares
• easily frightened
• increased heart rate
• achiness or pain
• fatigue
• agitation
• muscle tension

It might be time to search professional or medical attention if you or an individual is not recovering from the traumatic even or experience. If months have gone and if you or the individual are still feeling symptoms, professional or medical help is the next necessary step.

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