The nervous system plays a crucial role in processing trauma from "summary" of Trauma is Really Strange by Steve Haines
The nervous system is like a complex communication network in our bodies. It is always active, constantly receiving and sending signals to different parts of the body. When we experience trauma, this network is deeply affected. Trauma can overwhelm the nervous system, causing it to go into a state of hyperarousal or hypoarousal. In a state of hyperarousal, the nervous system is on high alert, ready to respond to any potential threat. This can lead to symptoms such as anxiety, panic attacks, and hypervigilance. On the other hand, in a state of hypoarousal, the nervous system shuts down, numbing our emotions and making us feel detached from reality. The nervous system also plays a crucial role in how we store and process traumatic memories. When we experience trauma, our brains may not be able to...
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