Understanding Trauma
Trauma doesn’t stay in the past. It reshapes how we think, feel, sleep, relate, and cope. Recognizing these symptoms is the first step toward healing.
Unwanted replay of traumatic moments, vivid and distressing
Recurring trauma-related dreams that disrupt sleep
Difficulty focusing, memory gaps, mental fog
A foreshortened sense of future; struggling to imagine moving forward
Deep internal criticism and distorted self-perception
Constant scanning for danger; difficulty trusting others
Avoidance of social situations; fear of judgment or harm
Feeling detached, empty, or disconnected from others
Stuck in fight, flight, or freeze; difficulty self-regulating
Trouble falling or staying asleep; hyperarousal at night
Somatic symptoms — headaches, tension, unexplained physical pain
Sudden intense fear with racing heart and breathlessness
Emotional outbursts, low frustration tolerance, reactivity
Loss of motivation in activities, relationships, and daily life
Substance use or compulsive behaviors to manage pain
Steering clear of triggers — people, places, or memories
Persistent low mood, worthlessness, and loss of pleasure
Feeling detached from reality, your body, or sense of self
Thoughts of ending life or self-harm as an escape from pain
Persistent belief that things cannot improve
“Trauma survivors have symptoms instead of memories.”— Harvey, 1990
These symptoms are treatable. You don’t have to carry this alone.
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