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Trauma can manifest in various ways, and three common ways it may show up are through angry outbursts, withdrawal, and pushing memories out. These reactions are often defense mechanisms that individuals employ to cope with overwhelming emotional distress. Here’s a description of each:*Angry Outbursts: Trauma can trigger intense feelings of anger and irritability. When someone experiences unresolved trauma, they may have difficulty regulating their emotions and may have frequent outbursts of ange

Let's talk about Trauma 🗣 What distinguishes a bad experience from trauma? ⁣ ⁣ A bad experience may be challenging or distressing, but it doesn't necessarily leave a lasting impact on our nervous system and that's the key. ➡️ Trauma overwhelms our coping mechanisms and disrupts our sense of safety, connection, and well-being.⁣ ⁣ Key criteria differentiate a bad experience from trauma according to Dr. Bessel van der Kolk:⁣ ⚠️ Feeling disconnected, alone, and irrelevant⁣ ⚠️ Loss of safety⁣ ⚠️

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