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,...
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