Sensory experiences can trigger traumatic memories from "summary" of Body Remembers Casebook by Babette Rothschild
When a traumatic event occurs, the brain stores the memory in a different way than a typical event. Traumatic memories are often fragmented, disorganized, and difficult to process. These memories are stored in a different part of the brain than normal memories, making them more easily triggered by sensory experiences. Sensory experiences such as sights, sounds, smells, or physical sensations can act as triggers for these traumatic memories. When someone experiences a sensory input that is similar to the original traumatic event, it can cause a flood of emotions and physical sensations associated with the trauma. For example, a survivor of a car accident may feel overwhelming fear and panic when they hear screeching tires or see a car speeding towards them. These sensory inputs trigger the traumatic memory ...
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