Introduction

Trauma is a normal emotional response to an event that's too stressful for the brain and body to process. It can happen when you're put in harm's way, or if something happens to someone else that you witness. Trauma can also occur through any kind of life-threatening experience such as assault, car accidents, natural disasters, or sexual abuse. Even events like witnessing someone close to you being hurt, or hearing about it, can cause trauma. The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develop because the brain doesn't know how to handle all these intense emotions at once—so it compartmentalizes them instead. This means that even when something triggers a memory from a traumatic event (like seeing someone who resembles their abuser), those feelings don't come flooding back right away—which is why people with PTSD sometimes appear fine on the outside even though they aren't dealing with their pasts effectively on the inside.

Trauma occurs when someone experiences an especially stressful event or series of events. The stressors may be physical, emotional, or sexual. It can be a one-time occurrence or it can happen over time. It might come from human beings (such as being injured in an accident), animals (being attacked by a dog), the environment (a tornado), or yourself (self-injury). Trauma is also considered to be traumatic if it was caused intentionally by another person who tried to harm you deliberately, such as abuse and assault. A traumatic experience usually involves feelings of intense fear, helplessness, loss of control, and powerlessness.

Traumatic events can cause immediate reactions that may include:

• Feelings of intense fear

• Tense muscles

• Rapid breathing

• Nausea

• Chills/goosebumps

If a person doesn't deal with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms take hold, it can affect all aspects of life. It's not just the person who was directly affected by the traumatic event that needs help—the people around them need support as well.

PTSD symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and emotional numbness. People who experience PTSD may also have difficulty sleeping, feel jumpy or on edge, get angry easily, and feel detached from their emotions or surroundings. These symptoms can lead to substance abuse, depression, and suicide attempts in some cases. If you know someone who has been through a traumatic event that seems to have triggered these kinds of reactions in them—or if you are having these kinds of reactions yourself—you may be experiencing PTSD too.

The National Center for PTSD recommends that people with PTSD be treated by a mental health professional. Treatment for PTSD involves talk therapy (sometimes known as psychotherapy) and occasionally the use of medication in addition to therapy.

Talk therapy can help you understand your symptoms and learn coping skills to manage them. It also helps you better understand the trauma that caused your symptoms in the first place. Medication can help relieve symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, including anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. 

Talk therapy is often used along with medication to treat PTSD because it helps people deal with both their emotional reactions to the trauma and the thoughts that keep them from moving forward after experiencing something traumatic. Some people don't want to take medications for their psychological problems; talk therapy may be an option for those who prefer it over taking medicine—or those who need something more than just medication on its own when they're struggling with psychological issues related to trauma

It's important to get help when symptoms of trauma arise.

It's important to seek help when you're dealing with trauma. Don't be afraid to ask for it, or to share your story with others who are willing to listen and support you. The more people know about what you've gone through, the less alone you'll feel, which can make the recovery process easier.

Conclusion

In summary, trauma is a serious condition that impacts the lives of millions. If you suspect that you or someone close to you might be suffering from trauma, it's important to seek professional help. There are many treatment options available today that can help people recover from PTSD and live happy, healthy lives. I am happy to help you start the healing process.