Trauma is more than just a psychological experience from "summary" of Trauma is Really Strange by Steve Haines
Trauma isn't just something that happens in the mind. It affects the whole body, from head to toe. When we experience trauma, our brain goes into overdrive, flooding our system with stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. This can lead to physical symptoms like a racing heart, shallow breathing, and tense muscles. The body's response to trauma is a survival mechanism. It's designed to help us deal with immediate threats, like running away from a predator. But when trauma is ongoing or overwhelming, this heightened state of arousal can become chronic. This can wreak havoc on our bodies, leading to a range of health problems like high blood pressure, digestive issues, and chronic pain. Trauma also affects our nervous system, which controls our body's automatic functions like breathing and heart rate. When we're in a state of trauma, our nervous system can get stuck in overdrive or shut down completely. This can lead to symptoms like hypervigilance, dissociation, and numbness. Our bodies remember trauma in a way that our conscious minds often can't. Traumatic memories can be stored in our muscles, fascia, and organs, creating physical sensations and patterns of tension that can persist long after the initial event. This is why talk therapy alone is often not enough to resolve trauma; we need to engage the body in the healing process as well. By recognizing that trauma is more than just a psychological experience, we can begin to understand the complex interplay between mind and body. This holistic approach to trauma healing can help us address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of our suffering, leading to greater resilience and well-being in the long run.
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