What are the three signs of trauma?

Trauma Signs and Symptoms

• Eating disturbance.
• Sleep disturbances.
• Somatic complaints.
• Clingy/separation anxiety.
• Feeling helpless/passive.
• Irritable/difficult to soothe.
• Constricted play, exploration, mood.
• Repetitive/post-traumatic play.

What happens after being traumatized?

Emotional reactions to trauma fear, anxiety and panic. shock – difficulty believing in what has happened, feeling detached and confused. feeling numb. not wanting to connect with others or becoming withdrawn from those around you.

How does trauma show up?

Trauma often manifests physically as well as emotionally. Some common physical signs of trauma include paleness, lethargy, fatigue, poor concentration and a racing heartbeat. The victim may have anxiety or panic attacks and be unable to cope in certain circumstances.

What triggers trauma?

The trigger can be anything that provokes fear or distressing memories in the affected person, and which the affected person associates with a traumatic experience. Some common triggers are: a particular smell – such as freshly mown grass, the fragrance of an aftershave product, or perfume.

How to spot signs of unresolved trauma?

10 Warning Signs That You Could Be Suffering From The Effects of Unresolved Trauma Flashbacks. Flashbacks are intrusive images that continue to play in your mind that are usually distressing. Sleep Issues. This can range from not being able to fall asleep to inability to stay sleep. Chronic fatigue. Shame and Lack of Self Worth. Anxiety and Panic Attacks. Addiction. Depression. Avoidance. Hypervigilance.

How can I get Over my trauma?

Accept your emotions using mindfulness. Take 10 to 15 minutes each day to breathe deeply and passively observe your emotional experience.

Learn to recognize your triggers. A trigger is something in your environment (a person,place,thing,or situation) that brings you back to the time of your trauma.

Nurture your body and mind with yoga.

What are the 17 symptoms of PTSD?

Re-Experiencing. Frequent upsetting thoughts or memories of a traumatic event. Being physically responsive,such as increased heart rate or sweating,when reminded of the event.

Avoidance:

Hyperarousal

Negative Thoughts and Beliefs. Many of these symptoms are an extreme version of our body’s natural response to stress.

How do we heal from trauma?

Recognize that there is nothing wrong with you.

Learn about common reactions to trauma.

Know that trauma is remembered in the body,which means that you’ll have to do more than talk it out to heal.

Identify what makes you feel safe and stable and do those things.

Connect with others.

Know that what happened to you does not mean anything about you.