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What is Trauma?

  • Childhood trauma

  • Preverbal/Developmental trauma 

  • Bullying

  • Complicated adoptions

  • Foster care

  • Severe neglect or abandonment

  • Physical abuse or assault

  • Sexual abuse or rape

  • Domestic violence

  • Torture

  • Military trauma & combat

  • First responder experiences

  • Medical trauma 

  • Motor vehicle accidents

Symptoms of Trauma

  • Insomnia

  • Numbing

  • Loss of interest

  • Depression

  • Dissociation

  • Little of no memories

  • Self-destructive behaviors

  • Substance abuse

  • Emotional overwhelm

  • Eating disorder

  • Panic attacks

  • Shame, self-hatred

  • Startle response

  • Intrusive memories

  • Nightmares/flashbacks

  • Hopelessness

  • Decreased concentration

  • Irritability

  • Chronic pain/headaches

Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adults

Experiencing abuse or neglect as a child can have a significant impact on an adult's quality of life. The impact can be felt across several areas, such as emotional health, physical health, mental health and personal relationships.

Emotional Health

Survivors of childhood abuse can often experience feelings of anxiety, worry, shame, guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, grief, sadness and anger.

Mental Health 

Surviving abuse or trauma as a child has been linked with higher rates of anxiety, depression, suicide and self harm, PTSD, drug and alcohol misuse and relationship difficulties.

www.istss.org/public-resources/remembering-childhood-trauma/effects-of-childhood-trauma.aspx
 

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