5 Physical Signs of Past Trauma That Most People Miss

Trauma is something that many of us have had some kind of experience with. Have you experienced it too? According to a study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, approximately 70% of adults in the United States have or will experience a traumatic event in their lives. Though trauma usually affects our minds, it can also impact our bodies. In this video, we'll be talking about the physical manifestations of past trauma that most people miss.

Disclaimer. Do not use this video as a way to self-diagnose. If you believe that any of these symptoms apply to you, please seek professional help.

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[datboi]

1. fight or flight 0:59
2. chronic fatique 1:51
3. chronic pain 2:29
4. gi distress 3:16
5. chronic headaches 3:53
I hope I could help! (:

[Psychgo]

Disclaimer. Do not use this video as a way to self-diagnose. If you believe that any of these symptoms apply to you, please seek professional help.

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

The symptoms of unresolved trauma may include, among many others, addictive behaviors, an inability to deal with conflict, anxiety, confusion, depression or an innate belief that we have no value.👍

[NightMystique]

Not only is there fight or flight, there are two other responses to fear:freeze and fawn. Thanks for all you do!

[galaxy_mooncat]

I wish I could talk about my problems but I’m scared and I don’t think I’ll ever feel ready to talk about my problems.

[EricPiano]

5 Physical Signs of Past Trauma That Most People Miss:
1) Fight or flight 0:59
2) Chronic fatique 1:51
3) Chronic pain 2:29
4) Gi distress 3:16
5) Chronic headaches 3:53
Have a great day Psych2Goers!

[TheLeah]

That’s why I’m in therapy. I’m finally addressing my past trauma. There is some past trauma I had that I didn’t know was still there until I went to therapy. Before I started going to therapy, I not only was suffering mentally but I also felt physical pain. I had chest pain to the point I ended up in the hospital multiple times.

[pearlp]

My friend came up to tap me on the shoulder the other day, amd i shocked both of us when I flinched quite aggressively, and we were both so confused as to why i flinched

[CapnMadelyn]

i have mine
scars, pain, fatique, distress, headaches, i flinch when someone gets close to me, im always overstressed

[thesixt.o.]

All these, I’ve experienced at some point in my life. I had a traumatic childhood and have been in recovery since I was 30. I had to get rigorously honest about my response to things I’m powerless over. With meditation and prayers and no sugar, I’ve been able to have an amazingly beautiful life ...one day at a time!

[Fiawordweaver]

I always feel I’m in trouble. I’m 68. It comes with floating anxiety. It also comes after I stand up for myself. I know the trauma. I have been in therapy over 20 years. I battle my negative thoughts that still make me feel I’m not good enough. Fatigue since my 40’s. This is a great channel with a soothing voice narration. Thank you.

[kaniks]

I love the voice of the person who narrates these videos it’s so calming

[Benjiiii]

When you think you’re Perfectly fine, *but you you have most of these symptoms*

[clareang]

I get stomach aches whenever I'm nervous or anxious. I also get restless and fidgety.

[mimull]

Reliving the damn past when ever I get to much time alone.

[carlosserafin]

3:22 this is exactly what happens to me, it's so annoying. I already have social anxiety so getting gassy in public is just fucking humiliating. I'm sick and tired of it

[landline]

Hyper vigilance, fatigue from hyper vigilance, GI distress.

[crownclowncreations]

Thing is, these could also be symptoms of other mental illnesses.
I experience fight or flight, I am chronically fatigued, I often have an upset stomach, I suffer from headaches often. But I was also diagnosed with ADD and panic disorder in 2019. And I was recently diagnosed with a severe depression I've had since the end of 2018 (after a trauma). And all this could explain these symptoms. But my mom wants to get me checked for PTSD as well. 1) because of my trauma in 2018 and 2) because of my upbringing with my dad, who is very verbally abusive and manipulating.
And at this point I just don't know what is what anymore. My ADD meds stopped working months ago, because my untreated depression gave me cognitive problems too. I just hope I'll see improvement soon. I am so tired of being physically and mentally exhausted, anxious and sad. But I'm glad I'm getting treatment. It gets better.

[eevee]

I have small yawns/sharp, deep breaths ever since a trauma-like experience...

[Cam-jlyo]

FINALLY IM SO HAPPY THAT FOR ONCE FIBROMIALGIA GETS ACKNOWLEDGED