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Aug 16, 2024 · Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either being part of it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
- Replaying the Memory. Many people find that the mind returns over and over to the upsetting memory, almost as if on a loop. It might feel like the brain is trying to make sense of the experience, or figure out if we should have responded differently.
- Nightmares. While the actual experience probably felt like a nightmare, it's common for real nightmares to haunt our dreams in the aftermath of a trauma.
- Flashbacks. A flashback occurs when the trauma memory gets cued and makes it feel as if the trauma is happening all over again. I experienced a flashback months after my first trauma—a violent mugging—when a friend saw me walking down the street and changed direction to approach me.
- Fear and Anxiety. Perhaps the most common emotional reaction to a trauma is feeling fearful and anxious. It makes perfect sense that we would be afraid after something scary happened.
Apr 14, 2023 · A traumatic event is an incident that causes you physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological harm. You may feel physically threatened or extremely frightened as a result. In some cases,...
- Jacquelyn Cafasso
Sep 7, 2010 · Acknowledging that critical events often trigger other events, we examined adaptation to multiple negative events, complementing research on single events. As determining adaptation success requires controlling for levels of functioning prior to the events, we chose a prospective study design.
- Daniela S. Jopp, Marina Schmitt
- 10.1007/s10433-010-0160-6
- 2010
- Eur J Ageing. 2010 Sep; 7(3): 167-180.
Jan 4, 2022 · According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), trauma is an event you experience as harmful or life threatening. It has lasting adverse effects on your...
- Gina Ryder
May 21, 2016 · 1. Pause before you act. There is a huge difference between a reaction and a response. A reaction comes from an automatic part of the brain. It is almost like a reflex. Reactions are very...
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But the more people there are, the less likely we are to help someone in need. This social psychological phenomenon is called the “Bystander Effect.” Factors such as fear, ambiguity, affinity, and diffusion of responsibility determine whether a bystander acts.
