Trauma

A Trauma is a psychological condition that creates physiological responses and psychological responses (to harmful events or threatening situations).

• Context:
  • It can trigger Stress Response through autonomic nervous system activation.
  • It can produce Psychological Change through neural pathway alterations.
  • It can create Behavioral Pattern through coping mechanism development.
  • It can influence Memory Formation through stress hormone regulation.
  • It can affect Social Interaction through threat response patterns.
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  • It can often manifest Physical Symptoms through stress response mechanisms.
  • It can often generate Emotional Responses through memory trigger activation.
  • It can often impact Daily Functions through avoidance behavior patterns.
  • It can often alter Relationship Dynamics through trust issue development.
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  • It can range from being a Single Event Trauma to being a Complex Trauma, depending on its exposure duration.
  • It can range from being an Acute Trauma to being a Chronic Trauma, depending on its recovery pattern.
  • It can range from being a Minor Trauma to being a Severe Trauma, depending on its impact intensity.
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• Examples:
  • Physical Traumas, such as:
    • • Accident Trauma from vehicular collisions.
      • Combat Trauma from warfare exposure.
  • Psychological Traumas, such as:
    • • Emotional Abuse Trauma from interpersonal violence.
      • Neglect Trauma from caregiver abandonment.
  • Developmental Traumas, such as:
    • • Attachment Trauma from early relationship disruption.
      • Childhood Trauma from adverse childhood experience.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Everyday Stress, which lacks overwhelming intensity.
  • Normal Life Challenges, which lack threat perception.
  • Routine Difficultys, which lack psychological impact.
• See: Stress Response, Psychological Recovery, Trauma Treatment, Mental Health, Resilience.

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